enlistment

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Recent Examples of enlistment The film chronicles the popular singer Jeong Dong-won during his final arena performance and preparations prior to his mandatory military enlistment. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 June 2026 Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox demonstrated across Israel on Monday, blocking roads and trains and setting cars on fire to protest mandatory enlistment in Israel’s military. Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 The skilled trades are a viable, but often overlooked, option for veterans looking to transition out of their enlistment. Rose Van Alstine, Fortune, 26 May 2026 Marine recruits raised their right hands and took the oath of enlistment, choosing to serve on a day already steeped in meaning. Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 25 May 2026 The minimum age of enlistment during the War of 1812 was eighteen. Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 25 May 2026 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. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlistment
Noun
  • Additionally, from 2028, some ACA plans will lack dedicated provider networks, forcing patients to negotiate, potentially undermining safeguards and reducing enrollment.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Despite the high ratings, both districts are managing significant enrollment declines.
    Joan Murray, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • These strategies include quicker processing turnarounds for contracts with behavioral health organizations and job recruitment, preventative infrastructure maintenance and faster deliveries of social services.
    Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 29 June 2026
  • Heidrick & Struggles is a leadership advisory firm that works with business leaders in executive recruitment and consulting.
    Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • New arrivals of conscription-age Ukrainians, broadly 23 to 60, would be excluded from fresh protections as Kyiv seeks to replenish troops after staggering battlefield losses.
    Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • Even if our societies have deep traditions of volunteering and civic contribution, there’s also long-standing skepticism about compulsory service because it’s often associated with military conscription.
    Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • But beyond public perception, USCIS, the agency that processes petitions for employment authorizations, green card and citizenship applications, has been impacted by the early 2025 workforce cuts.
    Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • Upon learning of the investigation, the district immediately placed him on administrative leave and subsequently terminated his employment.
    Christa Swanson, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • At a hearing on June 24 observed by The Times, 14 immigrants didn’t make their appointment, and were ordered removable by the end of the day.
    Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • This includes logistical stressors, from school and daycare pick-up and drop-off, doctors’ appointments, sick kids and elder care, to things like pregnancy accommodations, pumping and menopause.
    Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Educators can now access a Google Classroom app inside Gemini that gives it the context of their classrooms, such as the assignments, the materials, and the grades.
    Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • The Senior Center cannot arrange seating or table assignments.
    Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2026

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“Enlistment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlistment. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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