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as in recruitment
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Recent Examples of enlistment
Some Russians already have complained about Max’s functionality (and mocked VK’s semi-cheesy, semi-effective enlistment of rappers, comedians, and influencers to promote it).
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Justin Sherman, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2025
Dabhoiwala’s enlistment of James Fitzjames Stephen helps clarify his stance.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, The New York Review of Books, 25 Sep. 2025
The defendant had been criminally convicted in federal court of violating the Espionage Act by obstructing recruitment and enlistment, as well as causing and attempting to cause insubordination in the military.
—Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
This uses metrics like state tests, AP exams, military enlistment, honors diplomas and technical assessments to determine the readiness of a graduating class to enter post-secondary education, the workforce or the armed forces.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2025
The new category uses metrics like AP exams, military enlistment, honors diplomas and technical assessments to determine the readiness of graduates to enter post-secondary education, the workforce or the armed forces.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2025
Wanted to go home but got your enlistment extended involuntarily for another year, because war, because Needs of the Navy?
—Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
Of all the muscles that Joohoney strengthened during his mandatory enlistment in the South Korean military, his mind was the most important.
—Abby Webster, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Justin Sherman, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2025
Dabhoiwala’s enlistment of James Fitzjames Stephen helps clarify his stance.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, The New York Review of Books, 25 Sep. 2025
The defendant had been criminally convicted in federal court of violating the Espionage Act by obstructing recruitment and enlistment, as well as causing and attempting to cause insubordination in the military.
—Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
This uses metrics like state tests, AP exams, military enlistment, honors diplomas and technical assessments to determine the readiness of a graduating class to enter post-secondary education, the workforce or the armed forces.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2025
The new category uses metrics like AP exams, military enlistment, honors diplomas and technical assessments to determine the readiness of graduates to enter post-secondary education, the workforce or the armed forces.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2025
Wanted to go home but got your enlistment extended involuntarily for another year, because war, because Needs of the Navy?
—Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
Of all the muscles that Joohoney strengthened during his mandatory enlistment in the South Korean military, his mind was the most important.
—Abby Webster, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlistment
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But enrollment in county health safety net programs dropped dramatically in the first full year of ACA implementation, going from about 858,000 people statewide in 2013 to roughly 176,000 by the end of 2014, according to a survey at the time by Health Access California.—
KFF Health News,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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Yet Swarthmore saw its Black enrollment fall to 5% of its freshman class this year, down from 8% the year before.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Three decades later, the Forest side that took to the pitch at the Racecourse Ground included nine of the summer signings from the club’s 13-player recruitment campaign.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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In the segment, Chieng broadened the critique to ICE’s conduct and culture, pointing to aggressive recruitment of gun-rights supporters and military-style personnel, as well as allegedly lower training and screening standards.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Jan. 2026
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But this year junta troops – reinforced by tens of thousands of men drafted under a new conscription law and backed by new Chinese weaponry – have clawed back territory.—
Ross Adkin,
CNN Money,
27 Dec. 2025
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The costs to Israeli society also grew as the war disrupted the country’s economy and imposed an unequal burden on families, given the exemptions from conscription that ultra-Orthodox and Israeli Arab communities historically enjoyed.—
Daniel Byman,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Dec. 2025
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The commission also investigates complaints of discrimination and harassment, and looks into issues regarding employment, housing, education and credit.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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None of this violates federal law because the CCPA only prevents termination, not every employment action.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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Call 1-800-955-6886 to schedule an appointment to claim your prize.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
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The accuser reported the assault during a doctor's appointment in December, according to court documents.—
Lori Dunn,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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His most recent assignment with PBSO was working in Lake Worth Beach’s downtown as a liaison between businesses and the department, Jody Alu said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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Police officers receive assignments and special instruction from higher ranking officers who also review the police officer’s work.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Enlistment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlistment. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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