as in enrolled (in)
to become a member of
young men and women were enlisting in the navy in greater numbers
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On Monday, Adams was joined by Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul in cutting a ceremonial ribbon to open the parade.—
Robert Birsel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025 -
Judging from the excitement that could be heard in Murphy's voice, the Silverdome years got even better for he and his father when future Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders joined the Lions in 1989.—
Scott Talley,
Freep.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Police told the outlet that three individuals entered the home through a glass door.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Alabama, of course, should take care of business against ULM, which entered this season with the nation’s longest bowl drought.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Browne made two starts last year and rejoined the mix this summer after playing spring ball at North Carolina.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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After the heated exchange, the 28-year-old rejoined the group before walking down the tunnel.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Enlisted (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlisted%20%28in%29. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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