enlisting

present participle of enlist

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Verb
  • Alongside this annual list, and for the fifth year, Forbes is inducting nine marketing leaders into its Forbes CMO Hall of Fame, recognizing those who would have this year appeared on the World’s Most Influential CMOs list five times.
    Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Their friendship would span decades, with Smith also formally inducting Davis into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.
    Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • California is among the largest markets for freight trucking, employing more than 130,000 drivers.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
  • Though Olson had no defensive chances, the incident highlighted the extreme measures the Braves are employing to navigate their extensive injury woes and depth limitations this season.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • Make sure to get an estimate before enrolling and avoid any settlement company that asks you to pay up front.
    Brian Sloan, CNBC, 26 June 2026
  • Florida’s public universities moved a step closer Thursday to barring undocumented students from enrolling, after the Florida Board of Governors unanimously advanced an admissions change that could take effect in the 2027-28 academic year.
    Vera Lucia Pappaterra, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Some teachers received more than $4,000 in bonuses for recruiting students for trips.
    Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 23 June 2026
  • Phase 3 Study 304 data in men is expected in the second half of 2026, and Phase 3 Study 306 in women is actively recruiting.
    Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • Veramonteforte, the sartorial atelier established by design veteran Massimo Monteforte in 2023, has launched its first ready-to-wear capsule, conscripting marquee partners for the occasion.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 19 June 2026
  • At the same time, he’s tasked with conscripting 150 of his workers for Vladimir Putin’s war machine.
    Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Verb
  • Twice last month, people in South Korea taking an exam to assess their English language skills - the results of which are often used to make hiring decisions - were caught using smart glasses.
    John Liu, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
  • He is accused of not checking work authorizations before hiring laborers, according to the Post.
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Stram talking about 65 Toss Power Trap and matriculating the ball down field was gold.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Fewer births mean fewer students are entering and matriculating through CPS, affecting early grade levels.
    Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • On Monday, Eli Collins, VP Product at Google DeepMind, announced the investment in A24, giving the company access to DeepMind’s research, infrastructure, and global reach, which will have an active hand in shaping new workflows, with A24 and its filmmakers retaining full creative control.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 June 2026
  • As with other home improvement supplies, retaining current paint colors is smart in case walls need touch-ups or a fresh coat.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026
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“Enlisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlisting. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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