as in joins
to become a member of
young men and women were enlisting in the navy in greater numbers
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Buehler joins Chris Taylor (Angels) and Austin Barnes (Mets) as former Dodgers hoping to catch on with other teams this spring training.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026 -
Bates joins the defense company after most recently serving as chief digital officer at aerospace and defense systems company Collins Aerospace.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
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As Ukraine’s war with Russia enters its fourth year, Hastings just donated $5 million to White Stork, a charity that will use the funds to support combat medics along the frontline with anti-drone jamming systems and other help.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2026
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Arizona investigators continue to look for leads into the Nancy Guthrie abduction case, as the search for clues enters its fourth week and appears to be a statistical outlier, according to FBI data and an expert.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Now, Reese is back in the three-on-three game and rejoins the bulk of the Rose squad that won the Unrivaled title last year, including reigning finals MVP Chelsea Gray, Kahleah Copper and Lexie Hull.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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As Bieniemy rejoins the club, that should continue, even as Reid keeps handling the bulk of play-calling duties.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Enlists (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlists%20%28in%29. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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