conscript
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He insists his father was a forced conscript and did not support the Nazis.
From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026
Since the last conscript passed out in 2001 there have been various, nebulous attempts to retain something of the spirit of military service, which proponents said fostered a sense of cohesion and equality.
From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025
The legislation, which was watered down from its original draft, will make it easier to identify every conscript in the country.
From Seattle Times • May 18, 2024
Unfortunately, it cannot temporarily conscript public roads as the also fading auto racing industry can do.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2023
Azareen, fierce and stoic as she was, had one of the prettiest tattoos Sarai had seen—done by Guldan, of course, who was now a conscript in Minya’s wretched army.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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The American Civil War
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Ender's Game
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