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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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That figure includes Big Mining, but, this year, the Gold Prospectors Association of America, an organization for hobbyists, saw its first-quarter enrollment double from that of last year.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Second, the bylaws were updated to clearly prohibit school officials, such as coaches and principals within a school district, from meeting or communicating with students who are not already enrolled or eligible for enrollment based on their current address or school attendance.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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Castle Rock Hormone Health points to a structured franchise recruitment process to support its expansion plans.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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European countries and Canada have increased defense spending and military recruitment efforts over the last year in response to Trump’s threats.—
Mark Carlson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 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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As part of the regional consolidation, offices in distant counties could now answer calls and schedule appointments for Jean’s office, and vice versa.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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In return, doctors offer a more thorough annual physical, same-day appointments, no co-pays and more time with the patient.—
Chris Tomlinson,
Houston Chronicle,
7 May 2026
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Students at dozens of California campuses lost access to coursework and assignments.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Keeping him in the minor leagues for a few extra starts after a rehab assignment would require his permission.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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“Enlistment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlistment. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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