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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Pittsburgh drafted McCutchen in the first round in 2005 and promoted him in 2009 for his major league debut.—
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Lamar Jackson, football Jackson was drafted by the Ravens in 2018 and has become one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in the history of the NFL.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Mar. 2026
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While recruiting Waddle to Alabama, legendary ex-HC Nick Saban told him there would be no guarantees; the Crimson Tide already had future first-round draft picks Jerry Jeudy, DeVonta Smith and Henry Ruggs III in the room, after all.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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His track record of recruiting, developing and connecting with student-athletes stood out, and his vision and leadership acumen was unmatched.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Conscribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscribe. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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