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as in payload
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
the draft of an average-sized oil tanker
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as in to prepare
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
draft a letter to the local newspaper giving your views on the problem
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as in to drain
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
remember to draft the water from the pool so that we can close it up for the winter
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Recent Examples of draft
Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 17 Dec. 2024
An expansion draft is memorialized in the current CBA, with each team subject to exposing players in the same fashion Charlotte was built in the 2004 expansion.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
And because of his previous relationship with the clients, there was implicit trust of what Hayer might draft.
—Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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The draft guidelines are available on the USPSTF website and public comments will be accepted until Jan. 21, 2025.
Vitamin D2 vs. Vitamin D3: What to Consider
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The Task Force considered evidence from 19 new randomized clinical trials.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 17 Dec. 2024
An expansion draft is memorialized in the current CBA, with each team subject to exposing players in the same fashion Charlotte was built in the 2004 expansion.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
The Nuclear Option The Pelicans drafted Williamson with the No. 1 overall pick in 2019.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
And because of his previous relationship with the clients, there was implicit trust of what Hayer might draft.
—Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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Also flying were payloads for Astranis Space Technologies and Gravity Space headed for geostationary orbits.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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The launch, which carried a 300-kilogram payload—the heaviest ever for Iran—included an 'orbital propulsion system' and the Fakhr-1 satellite, reportedly for military use.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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To further feed her peppermint craving, Smith pauses for a sip of mint tea, then tops her pout with a coat of Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask in Candy Cane.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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Belair had a sip of the energy drink during her entrance at SummerSlam 2022.Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Place your mini greenhouses in a sunny spot that’s protected from strong winds and only water them if the soil dries out.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
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Severe lightning, torrential rain and 70-mph winds sent the frenzied sellout crowd of 90,000 at Memorial Stadium scampering for cover.Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
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Later, he was recruited by Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, taking the role of chef de cuisine for one of their fast-casual restaurant concepts.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Over the past year, these criminal groups allegedly smuggled a tonne of gold while recruiting couriers on commercial flights.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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As millions prepare to fly for the holidays, the Federal Aviation Administration is warning travelers about a hidden danger in their luggage: lithium-ion batteries.Ash-har Quraishi, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Port of Los Angeles spent months preparing for the possibility of a dockworkers strike on the East Coast, Seroka told The Times in October.Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Gabriel stood awkwardly between the door and the back of a sofa, facing Thornton, and his calm drained away.Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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Keep in mind that this gearing will drain the battery more than when driven at slower city speeds.New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
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Women disproportionately shoulder this burden, not just in their personal lives but also at work.Elpida Kokkota, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Payers are focused on reducing costs to boost profitability, often leading to friction with healthcare providers who face increasing administrative burdens and diminishing financial returns.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Here, guests can sip on a drink beside a life-sized ice and snow astronaut, or make a quick exit via a slide carved from ice and snow.Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Its double-wall vacuum insulation keeps drinks cold for 24 hours or hot for 12.Emily Hochberg, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Draft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draft. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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