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After a few cool, rainy and drafty days, unseasonably warm and sunny weather is on its way to the Boise area.—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026 This is especially useful for drafty windows.—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026 For a novel take, Reem Acra offered a cape-caftan hybrid in slate jersey as well as removable caplets, which would come in handy for drafty venues.—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026 Don’t: Ask for a Blanket Mid-flight Instead: Pack a Travel Blanket
Planes are naturally drafty due to their design, and airlines keep the planes on the cooler side to keep the air fresher to prevent passengers from getting airsick, as per Young.—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drafty