conscribe

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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  • Estate planning involves more than drafting a will.
    True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • The durable Slater is credited with 52 career starts since being drafted in the first round in 2021.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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  • From my first conversation with Tommy Gilhooly, I got fired up about coaching and recruiting true student-athletes and building upon a proud basketball program.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
  • That honestly brings me more joy than getting recruited.
    Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
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“Conscribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscribe. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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