enrolling

present participle of enroll
1
as in enlisting
to add (a person) to a list or roll as a participant or member the community college will enroll anyone who has a GED or high school diploma

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2
as in entering
to put (someone or something) on a list can I enroll you on the list of volunteers for the church supper?

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Recent Examples of enrolling Denman missed the spring, leaving TCU with just Payne, Walker and Pitchford to get through camp with Graham and Martin not enrolling until the summer. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026 Earlier this month, researchers began a study of two possible Ebola treatments and began enrolling participants. ABC News, 13 July 2026 In turn, enrolling with the first company that returns a call rather than comparing fee structures and projected net savings across several providers is one of the most direct ways to overpay for the same basic service. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 July 2026 After the Education Department began implementing major changes to federal student loan programs on July 1, some groups are cautioning borrowers against enrolling their student loans in a new repayment plan. Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Two recent reports say drug companies are not enrolling enough people in rural or underserved parts of the country. Helen Branswell, STAT, 6 July 2026 Hill honed her skills in 2016 by enrolling at the College of the Canyons Institute for Culinary Education in Santa Clarita, California. Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 According to their data, 100% of Breakthrough participants graduate from high school on time and more than 99% enroll immediately in college, with over 90% of them enrolling in four-year institutions. Austin Horn july 1, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 Parents of college students enrolling in the Parent PLUS loan program will also face lower loan caps. Connor Greene, Time, 1 July 2026
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  • On Instagram last week, Herro also posted a graphic listing the league’s worst midrange shooters last season.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
  • Shein must complete the entire issuance and listing process within the next 12 months, the notice added.
    Denni Hu, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
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  • But those plans were derailed on Thursday when Egyptian authorities blocked the ship, the Scarlet Lady, from entering its waters at the last minute, according to Atlantis Events, days after the vessel was refused entry to Turkey.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
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  • In an exhilarating tournament in which nearly all the big stars have performed, including France’s Kylian Mbappé, who leads the Golden Boot standings with eight goals, Yamal has been unspectacular so far, registering one goal and no assists.
    David Hickey, NBC news, 14 July 2026
  • The letter also warns that anyone who knowingly and willfully gives false information in registering to vote or voting would face criminal prosecution.
    Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
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  • Mbappe leads a strong French attack France reached the semi-finals after defeating Morocco 2-0, recording another clean sheet and reinforcing their status as the tournament favourites.
    Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Developed with Hellkats Powerboats, the twin-motor catamaran shattered the 100 mph barrier at Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, recording a top speed of 109 mph (175 km/h).
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
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  • Fresh off the heels of graduation from high school, many rising freshmen are choosing to step off of the treadmill for a year before matriculating in college.
    DJ Didonna, Time, 13 July 2026
  • Stram talking about 65 Toss Power Trap and matriculating the ball down field was gold.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
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  • The two companies recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this effect, inducting Hazama Ando into Helical’s Official Partner program.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
  • Alongside this annual list, and for the fifth year, Forbes is inducting nine marketing leaders into its Forbes CMO Hall of Fame, recognizing those who would have this year appeared on the World’s Most Influential CMOs list five times.
    Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

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