as in to sign up (for)
to become a member of
I signed on for the crew team simply as a lark
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They were joined by Sonya Pankey, the eldest granddaughter of Robinson and the executive vice president of brand development for the Jackie Robinson Estate, who presented the jerseys.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026 -
That was the case in 2023 when Local 99 workers went on strike and teachers joined them for three days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Gilgeous-Alexander is trying to go back-to-back, Jokic — who has been first or second in five straight seasons, entering this year — is seeking his fourth MVP in six years and Wembanyama is a finalist for the first time.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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The 6-foot-5 center is entering her 13th year in the league and will be the most veteran player on Seattle’s rebuilding roster.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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Koepka since has left LIV and was allowed to rejoin the PGA Tour this year with stipulations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Haley rejoined the Carver County Attorney’s Office as an assistant county attorney in March 2010 after earning his juris doctor degree.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Sign on (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sign%20on%20%28for%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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