conscript
Example Sentences
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On November 19, Israel's Supreme Court ruled that the government was required to present an effective proposal for conscripting the ultra-Orthodox.
From Barron's
The Algerian war of independence was the last conflict fought by French conscripts, with more than 12,000 killed.
From BBC
Bern estimated it would double the cost of Switzerland's current militia system, which sees army conscripts do at least four months' service before being called up repeatedly over a decade for weeks-long refresher sessions.
From Barron's
Still, Russia’s capacity — and willingness — to absorb losses remains large, allowing it to mobilize more conscripts.
From New York Times
Tens of thousands of men fled Russia last September to avoid being conscripted, after President Vladimir Putin announced a "partial mobilisation".
From BBC
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