as in drafted
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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But Rushing was drafted by the Dodgers in 2022 and his career path is blocked by one of the best catchers in baseball, Will Smith, a fact cemented by the 10-year contract extension signed by Smith in March 2024.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
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Adebayo, who was drafted by the Heat with 14th overall pick in 2017, is known for his elite ability on the defensive end.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Prior to being recruited at Paramount, Shell served as chairman of RedBird Sports & Media since February 2024; RedBird Capital Partners is backing Paramount’s WBD acquisition and was an investor in Skydance Media’s deal for Paramount Global.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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Weiss was recruited by Paramount Chief Executive David Ellison with a mandate to move CBS News to the political center.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Conscribed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscribed. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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