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drafting

American  
[draf-ting, drahf-] / ˈdræf tɪŋ, ˈdrɑf- /

Etymology

Origin of drafting

First recorded in 1875–80; draft + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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The expectation is that AI agents will handle the time-consuming work: synthesizing information, drafting materials and identifying patterns.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

The Seoul government has introduced price caps on petroleum products and extended fuel-tax cuts while drafting a roughly $17 billion supplementary budget to help ease the effect of energy shocks and support growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

"But deployment and use is patchy and uneven at the moment, it's still only used for low stakes tasks, such as drafting feedback, quizzes or resource creation."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The Sky have gone 23-61 and missed the playoffs both seasons since drafting Reese.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Mr. Barris returns to his drafting table, scratching pencil and ticking clock in harmony once more.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern