conscriptions

Definition of conscriptionsnext
plural of conscription
as in recruitments
the practice of ordering people by law to serve in the armed forces At the outbreak of war, young people knew they would soon face conscription into the army. a campaign to end conscription

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  • In general, the voting body is fine with metal but doesn’t love it enough to give obvious inductions for artists who are enormously important.
    Devon Ivie, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The teams conducted detailed risk assessments, completed local inductions, and implemented safety measures while using a Flyability Elios 3 drone.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
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  • The Dolphins’ last two drafts showed a good deal of focus on the trenches.
    Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Both Burries and Acuff are projected NBA lottery picks in most mock drafts with the latter possibly becoming a top-five selection this upcoming offseason.
    Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2026
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  • The new rules also significantly raise annual licensing costs for hemp businesses, increasing manufacturer fees from just over $250 to $10,000, and retail registrations from $155 to $5,000.
    Erin Jones, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Swift, who declined to comment, has among the most extensive trademark portfolios in the entertainment industry, with more than 170 active or pending registrations spanning names, phrases and commercial designations.
    Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
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  • This level of cardio — paired with the fatigue of heavy minutes and grueling defensive assignments — affects a player’s in-season regimen for physical maintenance.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Reporter kidnapped in Baghdad known for pursuing gutsy, low-budget assignments while living ‘frugal existence’.
    , FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
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  • In January, only 11% of shelter requests could be met, and the city paused new family motel enrollments on March 1.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
  • To reduce its impact, Newsom reversed course on 100% health care coverage and has asked the Legislature to freeze enrollments.
    Dan Walters, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
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  • Short trips, visits, appointments and discussions with others will be upbeat and friendly.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Beyond the vitrines of watches that weave throughout the space is another enclave with banquette seating to also be used for appointments.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Conscriptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscriptions. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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