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as in to recruit
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Recent Examples of enlist
Aguilera, 22, enlisted in March 2023 and was promoted to lance corporal in May 2024, according to the Marine 1st Division.
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Aguilera, who enlisted in March 2023, was promoted to lance corporal in May 2024, according to the Marines statement.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
In particular, Ann (Micki Jackson) does not accept the explanation offered by police (and planted by Trent), enlisting fellow clerk Bess (Susan Priver) in some amateur sleuthing.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
As Janine is on her quest to impress Martin, Jacob enlists Barbara’s and Melissa’s help to ensure the final field trip leaves an impression on his soon-to-be high-school students.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Aguilera, who enlisted in March 2023, was promoted to lance corporal in May 2024, according to the Marines statement.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
In particular, Ann (Micki Jackson) does not accept the explanation offered by police (and planted by Trent), enlisting fellow clerk Bess (Susan Priver) in some amateur sleuthing.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
As Janine is on her quest to impress Martin, Jacob enlists Barbara’s and Melissa’s help to ensure the final field trip leaves an impression on his soon-to-be high-school students.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlist
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Tracks from any of the approximately 400 legends will be eligible, including judge Lionel Richie, who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Tight end Antonio Gates, a former Charger, will officially be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Aug. 2, alongside cornerback Eric Allen, defensive end Jared Allen and wide receiver Sterling Sharpe.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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He's recruited by old friend Ruben (Javier Bardem) to join his underdog Formula 1 race team and tapped to mentor a rookie prodigy (Damson Idris).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Bech became the sixth LSU WR that Joseph recruited in his five seasons in Baton Rouge picked in the top 60.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The company created huge plants in America employing thousands and pushing the envelope for the home team in the EV space.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Full assembly plants employ thousands of workers and are more like manufacturing cities, made up of a body shop, paint plant, stamping and other supporting facilities.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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Other parent insights Clifford Davis Elementary’s poor academic performance has prompted some parents to enroll their children elsewhere, or consider doing so.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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Eighty students are expected to enroll in the school and the courses last one year.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Since hiring French manager Wilfried Nancy in 2023, the Crew have been consistently pleasing to the eye.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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When evaluating an investment, Elliott also hires specialty and general management consultants, expert cost analysts and industry specialists.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But they were moved to Harris County in 2017 after the then-presiding judge agreed that the prosecutors might struggle to impanel an impartial jury in Collin County, where Paxton lived and worked for decades.—
Lauren McGaughy,
Dallas News,
14 June 2023
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Within days of the declination, a judge approved a request from Descano to impanel a special grand jury to probe the case, renewing the possibility that Shifflett could be charged.—
Olivia Diaz,
Washington Post,
5 May 2023
Verb
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Current borrowers should retain access to IBR, depending on legislative outcomes.—
Robert Farrington,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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This suggests that, as a specific policy, mass deportations retain significant public backing, even as Americans have growing concerns about the tactics the administration is using to carry out that policy goal.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2025
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Berlin’s Friedrichstadt-Palast has conscripted American fashion designer Jeremy Scott for its next cabaret-style revue, with previews starting Sept. 24, and the world premiere on Oct. 8.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2025
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The country has settled into a new normal, where most men are conscripted to fight and many have left for safer countries.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Enlist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlist. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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