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

One intermediary in Nigeria advertised that he charges would-be recruits the equivalent of $3,700, which is due when the visa or enlistment is confirmed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Ebienfa cautioned Nigerians against accepting such offers, emphasising that they not only endanger lives but may also violate Nigerian and international laws concerning mercenary activities and foreign enlistment.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Did I retire from the military at 20+ years, or leave once my enlistment was up?

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

Or we might see a soldier who had been wounded or whose enlistment was up walking back to his home.

From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier