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
Twice a year, including starting in April, the Russian military conscripts young men for one year of training and service.
From New York Times
It is unclear when or whether the Kremlin will deploy new conscripts from the upcoming draft push, which is slated to begin Saturday and carry on through mid-July.
From Washington Times
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