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
  • Those problematic enrollments have real consequences and are worth shutting down.
    — Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
  • Hospice usually happens at home rather than in a facility, but enrollments are often too short to be helpful.
    — Jane Callahan, The Conversation, 14 July 2026
Definition of enrollments
Noun
  • The positions require Senate confirmation, except in temporary appointments.
    — Gene Johnson, Fortune, 16 July 2026
  • Medical-tourism concierges can arrange everything from virtual consultations and physician vetting to airport transfers, translators, hotel stays, private nurses, lymphatic massages and postoperative appointments.
    — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Definition of appointments
Noun
  • Disparity between unincorporated areas, cities If the POP unit is eliminated, its six officers would return to patrol assignments.
    — Reeti Malhotra July 13, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • She is expected to be sworn in on Wednesday, though Senate Republicans still need to fill Graham's committee assignments.
    — Nik Popli, Time, 13 July 2026
Definition of assignments
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