enlistments

noun

plural of enlistment
1
as in enrollments

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2
as in appointments

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  1. enrollments
  2. appointments
  3. assignments
Noun
  • Agents not registered with the federal marketplace in 2026 will not be allowed to assist with enrollments for 2027 until February at the earliest, past the end of open enrollment season.
    — Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Private, parochial, and charter school enrollments have surged in recent years, with many yielding better outcomes for students while often spending less per pupil.
    — Ciara Jackson, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of enrollments
Noun
  • But those clinics are stretched thin, with minimal availability for ad hoc appointments.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Santaland will be located on the eighth floor, featuring Santa photos, festive treats and surprises with select dates open to the public and others for reserved appointments.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of appointments
Noun
  • In September, Anthropic updated Claude to combine chat with Cowork and keep working on assignments after users closed their laptops.
    — Wen Shao, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • During his funeral last year, he was described as a selfless colleague, dedicated public servant and someone who regularly volunteered for the most dangerous assignments.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of assignments
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