final draft
noun
: a final version of something (such as a document) usually after a lot of editing and rewriting
The final draft is due tomorrow.
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The Sacramento State product was a member of Bill Belichick’s final draft class with the Patriots.
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Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
That afternoon, Bush saw the final draft of his boss’s words and was deeply flattered by them.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
The final draft of Bahrain's resolution, obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, authorizes the use of defensive — but not offensive — action to ensure vessels can safely transit the strait.
—CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The final draft eliminates any reference to allowing offensive military action.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
That afternoon, Bush saw the final draft of his boss’s words and was deeply flattered by them.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
The final draft of Bahrain's resolution, obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, authorizes the use of defensive — but not offensive — action to ensure vessels can safely transit the strait.
—CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The final draft eliminates any reference to allowing offensive military action.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for final draft
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“Final draft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/final%20draft. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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