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as in to recruit
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Recent Examples of enlist
Aguilera, 22, enlisted in March 2023 and was promoted to lance corporal in May 2024, according to the Marine 1st Division.
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Aguilera, who enlisted in March 2023, was promoted to lance corporal in May 2024, according to the Marines statement.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
In particular, Ann (Micki Jackson) does not accept the explanation offered by police (and planted by Trent), enlisting fellow clerk Bess (Susan Priver) in some amateur sleuthing.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
As Janine is on her quest to impress Martin, Jacob enlists Barbara’s and Melissa’s help to ensure the final field trip leaves an impression on his soon-to-be high-school students.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Aguilera, who enlisted in March 2023, was promoted to lance corporal in May 2024, according to the Marines statement.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
In particular, Ann (Micki Jackson) does not accept the explanation offered by police (and planted by Trent), enlisting fellow clerk Bess (Susan Priver) in some amateur sleuthing.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
As Janine is on her quest to impress Martin, Jacob enlists Barbara’s and Melissa’s help to ensure the final field trip leaves an impression on his soon-to-be high-school students.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlist
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Tight end Antonio Gates, a former Charger, will officially be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Aug. 2, alongside cornerback Eric Allen, defensive end Jared Allen and wide receiver Sterling Sharpe.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Tracks from any of the approximately 400 legends will be eligible, including judge Lionel Richie, who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Hailing from San Jose, California, she’s risen through the soccer ranks: She was recruited by Stanford University and four years later drafted number one in the 2022 NWSL Draft.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Coach Brandon Hopkins called her one of the best pitchers in the nation and expects her to be recruited by top division one programs.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2025
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The company created huge plants in America employing thousands and pushing the envelope for the home team in the EV space.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Harford County Council appointed Alison Imhoff to represent District B Tuesday night, filling the vacancy left by former Councilman Aaron Penman after a judge ruled earlier this year that Penman could not serve as a council member and also be employed by the Harford County Sheriff’s Office.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Apr. 2025
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Other parent insights Clifford Davis Elementary’s poor academic performance has prompted some parents to enroll their children elsewhere, or consider doing so.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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Eighty students are expected to enroll in the school and the courses last one year.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Since hiring French manager Wilfried Nancy in 2023, the Crew have been consistently pleasing to the eye.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The news also comes after Prince William made a questionable decision to hire his mother, Princess Diana’s divorce lawyers.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
19 Apr. 2025
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But they were moved to Harris County in 2017 after the then-presiding judge agreed that the prosecutors might struggle to impanel an impartial jury in Collin County, where Paxton lived and worked for decades.—
Lauren McGaughy,
Dallas News,
14 June 2023
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Within days of the declination, a judge approved a request from Descano to impanel a special grand jury to probe the case, renewing the possibility that Shifflett could be charged.—
Olivia Diaz,
Washington Post,
5 May 2023
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Last week, the Trump administration demanded Harvard change multiple policies — including those regarding protesting and diversity, equity and inclusion programs — in order to retain its federal funding.—
Tara Suter,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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During an interview earlier this week, Witkoff alluded to the idea that Iran would be able to retain uranium enriched to approximately 3.7% for the purposes of energy production.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Apr. 2025
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Berlin’s Friedrichstadt-Palast has conscripted American fashion designer Jeremy Scott for its next cabaret-style revue, with previews starting Sept. 24, and the world premiere on Oct. 8.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2025
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The country has settled into a new normal, where most men are conscripted to fight and many have left for safer countries.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Enlist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlist. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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