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as in enrollment
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as in recruitment
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Recent Examples of enlistment
Getting parents on board with a person’s enlistment is heavily emphasized in Pentagon materials, particularly with Hispanic families, Stock said.
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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
George Washington initially barred Black enlistment, reversing course when manpower shortages mounted.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
My father was a big man—223 pounds at the time of his enlistment, according to his army records— but quieter than my mother and somewhat overshadowed by her.
—CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
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
George Washington initially barred Black enlistment, reversing course when manpower shortages mounted.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
My father was a big man—223 pounds at the time of his enlistment, according to his army records— but quieter than my mother and somewhat overshadowed by her.
—CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlistment
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The district is grappling with budget cuts due to years of declining enrollment.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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So, what felt manageable at the time of enrollment can become strained just months later.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Though former head coach Kyra Elzy was still at the helm at Kentucky at the point of O’Neal’s recruitment, O’Neal named UK as one of eight finalists in high school; the list also included Arizona State, Baylor, UCLA, Georgia Tech, LSU (her father’s alma mater) and Tennessee.—
Caroline Makauskas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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As to whether MMRs and third-party sponsors intend to make money, the NCAA could insist the presence of profit motive is irrelevant if those entities’ underlying purpose is to facilitate recruitment on behalf of a school.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The new draft law on conscription will replace an existing law dating from 2006 that was never implemented and no longer addresses current and future needs, a government spokesperson said Friday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 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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In addition to taming inflation, the Fed's dual mandate requires it to keep the labor market at full employment.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Revisit Toni Morrison’s 2017 essay on the myths and realities of employment.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Rumors of Lopez’s potential appointment made the rounds Wednesday when a screenshot of a fake Miami Herald article announcing him as the next Miami police chief was circulated among the local law enforcement community.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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All bar associations in the state help to research the qualifications of people who are seeking judicial appointments from the governor, but the only ones to make such information public are those in Los Angeles and San Diego Counties.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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American is adding fees for seat assignments in basic economy, even for its elite-tier loyalty members.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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He was removed from the assignments last month in what his spokesperson said was a procedural move under House rules following his party change.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Enlistment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlistment. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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