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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
Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
Jenkins, a second-round pick in the 2021 draft in the last season of his rookie contract, presents the biggest question.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The Bild published a story in early September that referred to a document that was allegedly drafted by Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and contained Hamas' strategy about the hostage and ceasefire deal negotiations.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Cold Storage Method After finishing your first draft, lock it away for at least six weeks.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
Jenkins, a second-round pick in the 2021 draft in the last season of his rookie contract, presents the biggest question.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
Congress directed the Education Department to draft regulations establishing the rules for these programs.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The Bild published a story in early September that referred to a document that was allegedly drafted by Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and contained Hamas' strategy about the hostage and ceasefire deal negotiations.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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Since loads change mostly in the vehicle’s cargo area, this also facilitates strong payload and towing capacities, will make lifting the vehicle easy, and enhances articulation over off-road obstacles.Wes Siler, Outside Online, 24 Oct. 2024
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The launch was far from simply a test flight, as the vehicle carried 12 payloads, mostly for research purposes.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
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This complexity is designed to evolve over time, revealing new nuances with each sip, much like how Basquiat’s layered works of art reveal deeper meaning upon closer inspection.Rachel King, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Smaller sips are also tied to an old tradition called the bartender’s handshake: The ritual involves offering a small, 1- or 2-ounce drink or shot to welcome a fellow bartender.Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
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Milton intensified from a Category 2 hurricane into a Category 5 storm within hours Monday, generating winds of 180 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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West winds of 10-13 mph could reach up to 23 mph and become northwest after midnight.Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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Legends of Tomorrow started its life as the Arrowverse’s biggest flop, with a dull first season about a motley crew of heroes and villains from The Flash and Arrow being recruited by a time traveler to stop a despot’s rise to power.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Kamp has also promised to work to enhance recruiting, specifically targeting women and veterans, while also focusing on retention.Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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To prepare the displays, Müller was allowed into the Monaco Palace’s archives to discover the hundreds of dresses belonging to Princess Grace: one-third of them were from Christian Dior.Violet Goldstone, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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Christmas, on the other hand, takes weeks and months to prepare for.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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This approach is exhausting and drains the limited willpower we are meant to conserve.Shane Enete, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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During testing, the charger’s battery was drained to half after just an hour of being plugged into a smartphone, and the phone itself was only powered to around 60 percent battery.Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Appointments were elusive, follow-ups were nonexistent and coordination burdens fell heavily on us—the patient and their family members.Chris Bowen, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The financial burden of a college education is massive for many American families.Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Without hesitating, Gus belly flopped into the water below with a splash, took a drink and began swimming.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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Feel free to set up a drink space with all the accouterments, from glassware to garnishes, that guests can help themselves to.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Draft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draft. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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