conscripted

Example Sentences

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His father, Johannes, a tax officer, had been conscripted into the Nazi Army.

From New York Times

His forces, boosted by tens of thousands of convicted felons conscripted from prisons, have been some of the most effective in the 16-month war.

From Seattle Times

In some cases, children are forcibly conscripted, he said.

From Washington Times

Many men from Transcarpathia have volunteered or have been conscripted into the Ukrainian army.

From BBC

Officials anticipated a massive surge in illegal immigration and conscripted employees from the Federal Air Marshal Service, the U.S.

From Washington Times