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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Seth was joined in the interview by his wife, Lauren Miller Rogen, and writer Sarah Leavitt.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026 -
However, Royce Young, a former ESPN reporter who is now a member of the Thunder’s front office, said Charania — who was a senior NBA writer for The Athletic before joining ESPN in 2024 — was simply doing his job.—
Mike Prada,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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All of this was aggravated by a raft of economic uncertainties, from weak domestic consumption to the threat of a historic trade war with the US, leaving the keenest buyers, like Cai, to think twice before entering the market.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Detroit will now enter the offseason with an understanding that its roster as currently constructed isn’t yet equipped to be a true title contender.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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After rehab, Chamberlin rejoined the Smashing Pumpkins in 1999, but Wretzky left soon after.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
18 May 2026
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The debate over Brexit and whether the United Kingdom could rejoin the European Union has returned to the forefront of British politics at a time of great instability.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
18 May 2026
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“Enlist (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlist%20%28in%29. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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