conscription

Example Sentences

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By the time the last BTS member ended his conscription last June, anticipation of the group’s return was running high.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Mudavadi said Kenya was working closely with Russia on curbing illegal recruitment practices, including discussions on visa policy and bilateral labour agreements excluding military conscription.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

The remaining option, she adds, are men under the conscription age of 25.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

The court did not set a deadline for the adoption of a conscription law, but only for a debate on the issue in parliament.

From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025

Oleg Mihaylov had left with Papa when the conscription officers had come through, leaving his wife, Sveta, alone with their new baby.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack