How to Use draft in a Sentence

draft

1 of 3 noun

• You may want to seal the windows with plastic to stop drafts.
• The published poem differs quite a bit from earlier drafts.
• The speech draft was sent back to Mr. Doolittle with Carter’s own notes.
  — Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 23 Nov. 2023
• And maybe that Hulu-for-sports thing will be the first draft pick next year.
  — David Pierce, The Verge, 12 Mar. 2024
• The draft picks might not be that difficult to part with.
  — Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Jan. 2024
• That led to him being selected by the Browns in the third round of the 2016 NFL draft.
  — Steve Gardner, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2023
• The Dolphins, as the past two drafts have shown, don’t have many young players.
  — Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2024
• These are the types of things an FCS/small-school prospect needs to do during the draft process to get noticed.
  — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2024
• When Steph and Klay were injured a few years back, the team secured a few high draft picks.
  — Corbin Smith, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2023
• Getting a jump on the ‘top pick’ Randy asks: What are the Panthers going to do with the pick in the second round of the draft?
  — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2024
• Teams have until 5 p.m. Tuesday to sign their draft picks.
  — Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 20 July 2023
• The original draft only had that scene at the crab shack and Georgie never came back.
  — Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2023
• The Rams, for the first time in a long time, are about to conduct their business with dough and double-digit draft picks.
  — Jay Paris, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
• Come together in the afternoon for a sleigh ride pulled by a draft horse.
  — Karen Cicero, Parents, 3 Nov. 2023
• When proofing bread try to place it away from windows or drafts and near somewhere warm (like the oven).
  — Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023
• Audio clips, songs, first drafts, phone messages from his life.
  — Lauren Goode, WIRED, 8 Feb. 2024
• There could be as many as eight offensive linemen taken in the first round of April’s NFL draft.
  — Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 10 Feb. 2024
• Are there any notable edge rushers at this time coming out in next year’s draft?
  — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2023
• Cinch it all the way for a more flattering fit (or to keep out the cold drafts), or loosen it up to layer over a sweatshirt or wear with a T-shirt.
  — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2023
• Greene, the fifth overall pick in the 2019 amateur draft, throws lefthanded.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 19 Sep. 2023
• The drafts show Mercury trying to find the right word for lyrics, sometimes testing out multiple lines.
  — Justin Ray, Robb Report, 31 May 2023
• There are also three full bars on site, where guests can order bespoke cocktails or a draft beer.
  — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2023
• Great local drafts seal the deal, making this smoky haunt my family's go-to burger joint.
  — Jill Cassidy, The Arizona Republic, 16 Jan. 2024
• And Madison, who had written a draft of a farewell address, was aligned with Jefferson.
  — Alexis Coe, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 2023
• Williams, a first-round draft pick out of Alabama, spent most of last year injured and finished with 1 catch for a 41-yard touchdown for the season.
  — Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 19 July 2023
• The meeting for committee members to discuss the policy draft takes place next week, on Nov. 6 and 7.
  — Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2023
• There will be draft beer options, milkshakes, vegan food options and a kid’s menu.
  — William Thornton | [e-mail], al, 1 Aug. 2023
• Lance spent the first two seasons of his career with the Niners but was abruptly traded to the Cowboys in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick in late August.
  — Chantz Martin, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2023
• In their meddling hands, flickering lights and chilly drafts augur visits from the unknown.
  — Stephen Kearse, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2024
• The Luxury Locker Room will be open until April 27, from noon to 8 p.m. daily and for extended hours on draft days.
  — Detroit Free Press, 9 Apr. 2024

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draft

2 of 3 adjective

• Here’s an early look at some of the non-draft avenues the team could take for 2021.
  — Jim McBride, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Jan. 2021
• Very little of this year’s pre-draft build-up seemed to make sense.
  — Mike Jones, USA TODAY, 30 Apr. 2021
• His stock has improved in the pre-draft process to look like a solid, late first round pick.
  — Jonathan Feigen, ExpressNews.com, 17 Nov. 2020
• Now, Jackson-Davis is availing himself of that pre-draft process for the first time.
  — Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 3 May 2022
• Draymond Green was at one of Moody’s pre-draft workouts.
  — Rusty Simmons, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Sep. 2021
• So times have certainly changed for the Suns since Shamet's pre-draft workout.
  — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 6 Aug. 2021
• Ray Forsett, Austin’s high school coach, was leading one of Austin’s pre-draft workouts.
  — NBC News, 19 Nov. 2021
• Wiggins had pre-draft workouts with at least six NBA teams.
  — Daniel Oyefusi, baltimoresun.com, 5 July 2021
• Measurements in the fall don’t always measure up in the springtime pre-draft process.
  — Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal, 11 Oct. 2022
• There’s no denying Wilson has impressed with his play and pre-draft rise.
  — Mike Jones, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2021
• Evan Mobley is having a Rookie of the Year caliber season and has lived up to his pre-draft hype.
  — Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 21 Jan. 2022
• The anti-draft organization for the Bay Area met at my house.
  — Rebecca Coffey, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2021
• Residents rolled their eyes at the depictions of Marshall as a cow town in the wave of pre-draft stories on Lance.
  — Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 May 2021
• Given his pre-draft workouts and interviews, this seems to be Barnes’ floor.
  — Chris Fedor, cleveland, 27 July 2021
• Pacheco made sure to point out the Jobe's pre-draft 3,000 rpm spin rate on his slider wasn't a miscalculation.
  — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 28 Feb. 2022
• That pre-draft performance was apparently enough for Quickley to earn a spot in the first round.
  — Jon Hale, The Courier-Journal, 19 Nov. 2020
• The call was in response to Shanahan’s pre-draft quote that went viral that hinted at the looming destruction of mankind.
  — Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 May 2021
• Here's our look at the best players still available, along with their ranking on our pre-draft big board in parentheses: 1.
  — Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 29 Apr. 2022
• Many make pre-draft deals to avoid having someone selected, and Stoney said the Wave has done so with six teams — some of which haven’t yet been announced.
  — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Dec. 2021
• The main focus of Jovic’s pre-draft workouts were improving his ball-handling and shooting.
  — Francisco Rosa, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2022
• With pre-draft workouts done, the Warriors are finalizing their draft board.
  — Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 July 2021
• The Dallas Cowboys have started to make to post-draft roster decisions.
  — Dallas News, 5 May 2021
• Burrow has already shown enough to live up to his pre-draft evaluation.
  — Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 31 Dec. 2021
• In his post-draft recruitment, free-agent Barea chose to sign with the Mavericks after playing the 2006 summer league with the Warriors.
  — Callie Caplan, Dallas News, 10 Dec. 2020
• Mathis even told reporters in his post-draft news conference that his agent told him he would be drafted in rounds three or four.
  — Joseph Goodman | [e-mail], al, 30 Apr. 2022
• The 19-year-old traveled to Michigan for a pre-draft workout with the Pistons earlier this week, and already said that Detroit fits him.
  — Alyssa Hertel, USA TODAY, 29 July 2021
• Over the weekend, the Timberwolves will be co-hosting pre-draft workouts at their facilities with the Utah Jazz.
  — Chris Hine, Star Tribune, 6 July 2021
• The Cardinals also announced new numbers for the team's non-draft additions in 2021.
  — Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2021
• When Bruins prospects showed up for the annual post-draft summer camp, Chara typically would be hard at work in the weight room, setting the tone.
  — Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Dec. 2020
• During one of his first pickup sessions before his pre-draft workouts, Terry landed a two-on-two game with Irving and Durant.
  — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2022

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draft

3 of 3 verb

• The drama club drafted three teenagers to be in the parade.
• The two countries are drafting a treaty.
• The legislature debated drafting more soldiers.
• The new rule prohibits teams from drafting players under 18.
• This means the Fever are in the best position to draft Clark.
  — Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
• That caught the eye of the Cowboys, who drafted him in the second round in 1973.
  — Staff and Wire Reports, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2024
• Kelce was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round in 2013.
  — Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2023
• Ukraine currently drafts men between the ages of 27 and 60.
  — Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2024
• This style of ruler is a must for sewing kits, and for drafting and drawing projects.
  — Billy Cadden, Popular Science, 23 Aug. 2023
• The Aggies had three players drafted in 2023, with De’Von Achane being the first off the board in the third round.
  — Sportsday Staff, Dallas News, 16 June 2023
• Adding to the frenzy: his father’s intention to join the team that drafts him.
  — Jason Sheeler, Peoplemag, 9 June 2023
• Bertsch drafted an amendment in 2016 that named Haggerty as the new trustee in the event of her death.
  — Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2024
• The Buffalo Bills drafted Simpson with the first overall pick in the 1969 draft.
  — Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2024
• Since drafting Woods in the third round, the Chargers have touted his speed, range and play-making.
  — Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2023
• Once the Cowboys drafted Ezekiel Elliott with the fourth pick in 2016, the discussion was moot.
  — Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas News, 13 Aug. 2023
• He was drafted to play baseball by the Yankees and to play football by the Falcons.
  — Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2023
• He was drafted during the war in Vietnam and spent a year there, turning 21 in the middle of a jungle.
  — Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 7 Mar. 2024
• Kelce was drafted by the Eagles in 2011, making the current NFL season his thirteenth year in the league.
  — Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 19 Dec. 2023
• The Red Stars drafted Rapinoe second overall ahead of the league’s first season.
  — Rory Smith, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2023
• Gibbs starred in the backfield for the Crimson Tide, racking up 926 rushing yards and was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round.
  — Matt Stahl | [e-mail], al, 19 July 2023
• Kyle Van Noy, who was drafted by Detroit in 2014, had two of Baltimore's five sacks.
  — Fox News, 22 Oct. 2023
• Not many people get drafted by a team, win a World Championship with that team, and retire with that team.
  — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2024
• In the coming days, his team will draft a script based on interviews with homeless children.
  — Sophie Neiman, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2023
• Brad played hockey for Yale and was drafted by the Ottawa Senators.
  — Lauren Hirsch, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2024
• Artem’s father, who was drafted, is now fighting near the eastern city of Lyman.
  — Serhiy Morgunov, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2024
• Crochet made his debut in the same season he was drafted out of Tennessee, then lost the 2022 season to Tommy John surgery.
  — Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2023
• The Jets’ Sauce Gardner, drafted fourth overall in 2022, is the ideal model for Gonzalez.
  — Nicole Yang, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2023
• There will also be a LEGO bar where guests can select a kit or draft their favorite team colors into a custom box.
  — Detroit Free Press, 9 Apr. 2024
• Each month, for the Bay Area sci-fi trade magazine Locus, Bisson drafts four short paragraphs about future events.
  — Margret Grebowicz, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2023
• Here are some players who became notable players after getting drafted in the later part of the draft.
  — Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 10 July 2023

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024