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as in to enroll
to add (a person) to a list or roll as a participant or member
inscribed the couple in the society of sustaining donors to the museum
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as in to enter
to put (someone or something) on a list
inscribed his name on the list of those to be executed
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Key Background The iconic diamond was originally a gift from Mughal emperor Shah Jahangir, who ruled from 1605 to 1627, to his wife Nur Jahan, whose name is inscribed on the pendant’s surface.
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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Each of the 22 pages, about the size of those in a typical hardcover book, is inscribed on both sides with easily visible black and faded-brown words written by the monks.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Those firefighters whose names are inscribed on the wall are Frank Schilsky (12/18/1987), Dean Cherry (8/22/2002), Ryan Reed (8/25/2007), Kenny Krulish (1/22/2013), Garrett Opper (4/27/2022), Matt Martin (8/21/2022) and Brandon Estes (10/2/2022).
—Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union, 16 Jan. 2026
The president seemed to be heading toward political exile, his election claims destined to be inscribed in history as treasonous lies.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Each of the 22 pages, about the size of those in a typical hardcover book, is inscribed on both sides with easily visible black and faded-brown words written by the monks.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Those firefighters whose names are inscribed on the wall are Frank Schilsky (12/18/1987), Dean Cherry (8/22/2002), Ryan Reed (8/25/2007), Kenny Krulish (1/22/2013), Garrett Opper (4/27/2022), Matt Martin (8/21/2022) and Brandon Estes (10/2/2022).
—Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union, 16 Jan. 2026
The president seemed to be heading toward political exile, his election claims destined to be inscribed in history as treasonous lies.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
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The idea here was that this material remains stable across conditions over extended periods, so the code etched onto it would be repeatedly readable.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
20 Feb. 2026
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The technique involves using lasers to rapidly etch data into 2mm sheets of glass that contain hundreds of layers of data.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Nearly 180,000 children statewide enrolled in transitional kindergarten last school year.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Currently, 38 children affiliated with Family Scholar House are attending the ELC, out of approximately 140 total children enrolled.—
Kathryn Muchnick,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
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Fortunately for the Panthers, Tkachuk enters the stretch run of the NHL season relatively healthy after avoiding a significant injury in Milan.—
Chris Kudialis,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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Ssense is entering its next phase.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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Once at the hospital, Cermak reportedly uttered the line that is engraved on his tomb.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Released at the beginning of the month, the two limited editions both feature 41 mm cases crafted in black zirconium oxide ceramic, matching black dials, pops of blue in the same hue as the Mercedes driver’s helmet, and titanium casebacks engraved with his starting number (63).—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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Originally built in the 18th century, the building itself is notable—it’s listed at the Bâtiments Historiques de France among some of the city’s most famous buildings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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The letter listed more than 300 high-profile names, including Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Bill Cosby, Kurt Cobain and Prince Harry.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Authorities carved paths through the deep snow to eventually continue the search, and California Highway Patrol officers found the ninth victim.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Unlike some cartel leaders who inherited leadership positions from family dynasties, his parents were farm workers who carved out a living in Aguililla, a city of fewer than 20,000 people in Michoacán, known as the world's avocado capital.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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Intriguingly, the lunar surface is littered with craters that record the chaotic early days of the solar system when planets and asteroids were smashing into one another.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Meyers is also accused of coercing the 15-year-old into recording the high school’s wrestling team, the complaint alleges.—
Brittany Kubicko,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Inscribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inscribe. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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