as in to join
to become a member of
young men and women were enlisting in the navy in greater numbers
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When Georgia became a candidate to join the European Union in 2023 — which could help minimize shipping and import costs — the EU warned that the bills had hurt its chances.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026 -
Pickett, once the signing becomes official, will join a quarterback group that includes starter Bryce Young and incumbent backup Andy Dalton.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 9,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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During the booking process, inmate fingerprints are automatically entered into a database accessible by all local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, including ICE.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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Progress in robotics Agility’s humanoid robot, Digit, has already entered the market, demonstrating its readiness to tackle the labor shortage in factories and warehouses.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Meghan—who rejoined Instagram on January 1, 2025—has long been careful to not show Lilibet and her older brother Prince Archie’s faces on her social media, and their voices are rarely heard, as well.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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It was announced on May 13 that Alex Morgan would rejoin the team as a minority owner.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Enlist (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlist%20%28in%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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