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as in enrollment
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as in recruitment
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Recent Examples of enlistment
The recent enlistment by the country's queen and her eldest daughter as reservists look to be helping, with authorities now scrambling to arm and train new recruits.
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ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
But the practical answer is that tour gaps exist for a reason, and the group has spent the last four years operating at a punishing pace between solo projects, enlistment and the Arirang rollout.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Getting parents on board with a person’s enlistment is heavily emphasized in Pentagon materials, particularly with Hispanic families, Stock said.
—Betsy Badell, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
The seven-member outfit returned for their first album in nearly four years last week, following a group hiatus to complete mandatory military enlistment in their home country of South Korea.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
Nguyen floated the pitch to BTS’ label, but the doc was not possible due to military enlistment.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 27 Mar. 2026
Previously, the cutoff age for enlistment in the Regular Army, Army National Guard and Army Reserve was 35.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
In 2006, Congress authorized all branches of the military to raise their maximum ages for original enlistment to 42 and the Army temporarily raised its limit in accordance.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
After working as a customs agent for the Navy, Collins said his enlistment was nearing an end in 1995.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
But the practical answer is that tour gaps exist for a reason, and the group has spent the last four years operating at a punishing pace between solo projects, enlistment and the Arirang rollout.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Getting parents on board with a person’s enlistment is heavily emphasized in Pentagon materials, particularly with Hispanic families, Stock said.
—Betsy Badell, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
The seven-member outfit returned for their first album in nearly four years last week, following a group hiatus to complete mandatory military enlistment in their home country of South Korea.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
Nguyen floated the pitch to BTS’ label, but the doc was not possible due to military enlistment.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 27 Mar. 2026
Previously, the cutoff age for enlistment in the Regular Army, Army National Guard and Army Reserve was 35.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
In 2006, Congress authorized all branches of the military to raise their maximum ages for original enlistment to 42 and the Army temporarily raised its limit in accordance.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
After working as a customs agent for the Navy, Collins said his enlistment was nearing an end in 1995.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlistment
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The district is making major cuts due to significant drops in enrollment.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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Parents opposing the closure also questioned whether the district's enrollment projections fully account for future affordable housing projects planned around Breckenridge.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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In 2014, the FBI alerted Feinstein that a longtime staffer in her California office, who also served as a liaison to the Chinese American community, had drawn attention from Chinese intelligence and may have been targeted for recruitment.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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The two chambers have agreed to $20 million to cover $5,000 bonuses for law enforcement officer recruitment.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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In 2001, when Germany still had conscription, the headcount was 300,000 — more than a third of them conscripts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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Military conscription is mandatory in Cuba for men over the age of 18, who undergo two years of military training.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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The family of former WSL head coach Matt Beard raised concerns that his employment and departure from Burnley Football Club contributed to the decline in mental health, and ultimately, his death.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Last year alone, phony jobs and employment scams cost Americans a whopping $630 million.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Pharmacies are widely available and often don’t require appointments.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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These were days for doctors’ appointments, haircuts, long lunches, coming in late and leaving early.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Her assignment was to help the Gaza Health Ministry restore access to health care in the north, where Israeli attacks had flattened nearly every building in sight.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The three-year varsity starter understood the assignment.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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“Enlistment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlistment. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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