enlisted (in)

past tense of enlist (in)
as in enrolled (in)
to become a member of young men and women were enlisting in the navy in greater numbers

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Verb
  • Over 300 lenders have joined the waitlist to use Arc Intelligence.
    Don Muir, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The Charlotte Observer Roderick Boone joined the Observer in September 2021 to cover the Charlotte Hornets and NBA.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025
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  • Heyward, who joined the Padres last month, entered the 2010 season as a 20-year-old outfield prospect for the Atlanta Braves.
    Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • According to the Federal National Mortgage Association, known as Fannie Mae, the economy and labor market entered the year on firm footing.
    Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2025
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  • Over the past couple of years, their paths would converge on occasion after Winn rejoined the organization as a roving instructor/pro scout and Posey bought into the ownership group.
    Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Garcia, who rejoined WWE in October 2024 after Samantha Irvin's departure, has had multiple stints with the company, including from 1999-2009 and 2011-2016.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Enlisted (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlisted%20%28in%29. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

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