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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Then last year, the Vikings drafted Tai Felton in the third round.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026 -
Hart quietly assumed a leadership role in drafting and passing landmark legislation that advanced civil rights, protected consumers, overhauled immigration policy, championed fair housing and preserved the environment.—
John T. Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Woodley recounted her experience being recruited into Dan Fogelman’s enigmatic post-apocalyptic series.—
Scott Huver,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2026
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Uldricks said his role as GOP chair includes recruiting good people to run for office.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Conscribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscribe. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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