enlistment
Example Sentences
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Army had been having recruiting problems, and one way it chose to combat them was to raise the enlistment age last month, from 35 to 42.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
Some ran towards the borders; others, to the enlistment offices.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026
Did I retire from the military at 20+ years, or leave once my enlistment was up?
From Slate ● Jan. 13, 2026
South Korea’s military service requirement has long shaped the careers of its male entertainers, and BTS’s enlistment sparked widespread discussion about whether the group might receive an exemption.
From Salon ● Jan. 4, 2026
This was not shaken even by the enlistment of Leper Lepellier.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
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