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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Italian rookies Emma Fioravanti, Giulia Perotti, and Sofia Tonelli joined the two Olympians on Monday’s podium.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025 -
Nick Blake joins a Maryland team with several other freshman additions, including five-star shooting guard Darius Adams and international prospect Guillermo Del Pino.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
27 May 2025
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Knox, a rising sophomore who was a 4-star prospect entering college, withdrew from NBA Draft consideration Monday.—
Richard Davenport,
Arkansas Online,
29 May 2025
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After Klinghoffer entered his plea, a prosecutor read a statement that warned against distracted driving.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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Graham, who has long been rumored to rejoin his team in some capacity, will also join the fold to help guide the Eagles' young and dangerous defense.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Reilly rejoined the company in 2024, and will oversee marketing and communications functions for both Crocs and HEYDUDE brands.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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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 3 Jun. 2025.
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