Sentence examples for lack of draft from inspiring English sources

The depth issues stemmed, in part, from their lack of draft picks in recent years, selections they traded away like baseball cards, for that splash signing or that one.

Even though the bulk of his army made the trip from Skenesboro to Fort Edward in just five days, the army's lack of adequate transport served to delay the army again, as the supply train, hampered by a lack of draft animals and carts and wagons that were capable of dealing with the rough tracks through the wilderness, took time to follow.

Many reasons have been proposed justifying his decision, including the departure of many (but not all) of the Indians, a shortage of provisions, the lack of draft animals to assist in the portage to the Hudson, and the need for the Canadian militia to return home in time to participate in the harvest.

This lack of drafting and definitional clarity and the failure to specifically list primary care as one of the core obligations add confusion to whether in fact primary health care is considered to be a core obligation.

Most of these young soldiers are from rural areas and small towns, drafted into the military by the lack-of-jobs draft, the lack-of-money-for-college draft, the lack-of-any-other-options draft.

The lack of a draft in these countries has created an open market for teams to sign players.

Most people don't want to think of war, and thanks to the lack of a draft, most don't have to.

Other commentators, including military historians, have observed that the lack of a draft removes the connection between most Americans and the Iraq and Afghanistan misadventures and hence explains the absence of a meaningful, widespread antiwar movement.

Colin Jones, University of Victoria professor in sports economics, stated that it was difficult to attract corporate sponsors as long as the team was losing so many games; the Grizzlies lack of good draft picks lead to the team failing to win, thus losing revenue.

Bodine said no one seemed to want to run with him here in February, and he was slowed down because of a lack of a drafting partner when he finished 12th at Talladega, Ala., in April.

But he will also be handicapped by a lack of midrange talent, draft picks and payroll flexibility.