as in to draft
to pick especially for required military service
young men worried about whether they would be conscribed to fight in this latest conflict
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The way the Dodgers have spent money in recent years, one area that often gets overlooked is their ability to draft, trade for and develop prospects.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026 -
Last spring Texas had a program-record 12 players drafted, which broke a one-year-old mark set in 2024 when UT sent 11 to the league.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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Fields was among his suitors, but but set a high bar, based on his experience recruiting South Africans.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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Jeremiah said Hartline pairs elite recruiting with exceptional development.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Conscribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscribe. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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