as in enrolling (in)
to become a member of
young men and women were enlisting in the navy in greater numbers
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Meanwhile, Adam Aznou is yet to convince Moyes since joining from Bayern Munich last summer — the 19-year-old Morocco international is yet to feature in a Premier League game for Everton — and cover will almost certainly be sought at left-back.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 May 2026 -
That means more traffic on the water, new first-time operators, and extra swimmers joining in on the fun across Texas.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Both teams were ranked in the top five entering those games.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Police in Cambridge, Massachusetts are looking for a man who is suspected of assaulting a student inside a Harvard University dorm Tuesday, and then entering an MIT residence hall without permission soon after.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Broadening our search out among young British talent, Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney is believed to be well-liked by those within the club, including Carrick, who coached him during his time at the Riverside Stadium before rejoining United in January.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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While the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are raising their children outside of the spotlight, Meghan has given glimpses of her kids on her personal and As ever brand Instagram pages since rejoining the platform in 2025.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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“Enlisting (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlisting%20%28in%29. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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