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enlistment

[en-list-muhnt] / ɛnˈlɪst mənt /
NOUN
conscription
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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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