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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The former four-star recruit joins point guard Brock Harding and All-Big 12 forward Xavier Edmonds as starters that have announced their plans to return next season.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026 -
By Saturday, the Pentagon had surged more than 150 aircraft to join the effort to rescue the weapons system officer, Dude 44B, including 64 fighter jets, four bombers, 48 refuelers, 13 rescue planes and 26 intelligence and jamming aircraft, sources told CBS News.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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But Bird made this year’s Opening Day roster and, entering Sunday, had not allowed a run in four appearances.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2026
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After splitting his college career between Cal and TCU, Elarms-Orr could enter the offseason program as competition for Trevin Wallace in the starting lineup, or at the very least, push Claudin Cherelus for the third linebacker spot.—
Mike Kaye
April 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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After a brief conversation, Shaffer rejoined his friend.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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The UConn assistant took just a couple of days off to pop by Chestnut Hill this week before rejoining the Huskies for a trip to the Final Four.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 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 8 Apr. 2026.
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