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as in recruitment
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Recent Examples of enlistment
The military does not routinely publish enlistment numbers in the territories, but as of 2022, American Samoa had the highest rate of military enlistment of any state or territory, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
George Washington initially barred Black enlistment, reversing course when manpower shortages mounted.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
My father was a big man—223 pounds at the time of his enlistment, according to his army records— but quieter than my mother and somewhat overshadowed by her.
—CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Buss trusted his instincts and went for it, the enlistment of Riley fashioning a culture that remained strong until the death of Buss in 2013.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Last year, Denmark sought to increase the number of young people in the military by extending compulsory enlistment to women for the first time.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
In 2019, the Supreme Court upheld that transgender ban, which allowed transgender troops who were already serving to remain in the military but otherwise included similar reasoning for banning the enlistment of new ones.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 30 Nov. 2025
In the first instance, the drive will focus on voluntary enlistment, with greater incentives for those who sign up, including a monthly starting salary of €2,600 ($3,000) – an increase of €450 from the current level.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 23 Nov. 2025
The governing parties have said there will be no return to compulsory military service, and that enlistment would be voluntary, but there are concerns that this could change.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
George Washington initially barred Black enlistment, reversing course when manpower shortages mounted.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
My father was a big man—223 pounds at the time of his enlistment, according to his army records— but quieter than my mother and somewhat overshadowed by her.
—CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Buss trusted his instincts and went for it, the enlistment of Riley fashioning a culture that remained strong until the death of Buss in 2013.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Last year, Denmark sought to increase the number of young people in the military by extending compulsory enlistment to women for the first time.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
In 2019, the Supreme Court upheld that transgender ban, which allowed transgender troops who were already serving to remain in the military but otherwise included similar reasoning for banning the enlistment of new ones.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 30 Nov. 2025
In the first instance, the drive will focus on voluntary enlistment, with greater incentives for those who sign up, including a monthly starting salary of €2,600 ($3,000) – an increase of €450 from the current level.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 23 Nov. 2025
The governing parties have said there will be no return to compulsory military service, and that enlistment would be voluntary, but there are concerns that this could change.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlistment
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The college goes far beyond helping with enrollment and GI Bill paperwork, taking a holistic approach to student veteran support by addressing academic, financial, health and social needs for veterans as well as their family members and dependents.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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Most high school students will have their answer by early April, but some decisions can take until May 1 – the national deadline to submit enrollment deposits.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Mar. 2026
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The former College Republicans recruitment chairman had already left his role by the time the chats became public, and has since been removed from a volunteer position in Coral Gables.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The methodical recruitment of new engineering talent.—
Brendan Keegan,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2026
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True, this was not an explicit statement confirming that resuming military conscription would be pursued for the first time in more than 50 years.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The current state of technological warfare suggests that making millions of Americans subject to conscription makes little sense, practically or politically.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Policymakers were already split over whether to prioritize persistent inflation or lackluster employment.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Gauging stagflation risks The term stagflation will likely continue to come up, Aleman wrote in a recent economic analysis, amid high oil prices and weak employment data.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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Starmer fired Mandelson after nine months in the job when new details of the relationship with Epstein emerged, and now faces a political storm over the appointment.—
JILL LAWLESS AND BRIAN MELLEY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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The spa The spa is often in high demand on sea days, so booking appointments on port days will generally yield greater availability.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Right-handers Emmet Sheehan and River Ryan, along with left-hander Justin Wrobleski, are all possibilities for starting assignments early in the season.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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In a statement to The Charlotte Observer, CLT officials explained that the airport handles the business side of operations — such as gate assignments and construction — but does not set pay or benefits for private-sector workers.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Enlistment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlistment. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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