as in to hire
to provide with a paying job
thousands of recent immigrants were recruited to build the nation's rail system
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as in apprentice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
the skydiving instructor and other experienced jumpers tried to encourage the new recruits on their first jump
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Recent Examples of recruit
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
Harris’ previous campaigns have recruited a number of high-profile celebrities in recent weeks, including Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, Cardi B, and more.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
Zachery Eanes, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
The film, which comes from the co-writers of A Quiet Place, follows two Mormon missionaries (East and Thatcher) who door-knock a prospective recruit.
—Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
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The city’s professional services sector has been particularly welcoming, with consulting firms actively recruiting Black women for senior roles.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
Harris’ previous campaigns have recruited a number of high-profile celebrities in recent weeks, including Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, Cardi B, and more.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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What else to know: Flagg is not the only high-impact recruit.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
The film, which comes from the co-writers of A Quiet Place, follows two Mormon missionaries (East and Thatcher) who door-knock a prospective recruit.
—Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
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These companies often also hire too fast and onboard too many people, especially when revenue appears to have turned a corner.Agur Jõgi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Authenticity was hot, hot, hot: the Rothschilds who hired Samson had been satisfied with shiny new furniture in the style of the eighteenth century, but the robber barons adding to Asher’s fortune wanted to pad their pedigrees with originals.Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Harris on Monday also spent about 20 minutes touring a labor union training facility in Warren where apprentices learn a range of skills such as glass fitting and industrial painting.Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 29 Oct. 2024
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Hoy, who early in her career landed roles as an actor in Altman’s McCabe and Mrs. Miller, California Split, Nashville and 3 Women, became an editing apprentice on Altman’s Buffalo Bill and the Indians.Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024
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As part of these tactics, China has levied tariffs and embargoes on Taiwanese exports, sought to increase Taiwan’s international isolation, and employed disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks meant to destabilize its people and government.David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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Acronis Cyber Protect also employs machine learning to monitor performance and reliability.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Campfire Ranch Red Mountain Pass is an ideal choice for novices.Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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For novices, writing sterile code to make lively games presents a challenging mental puzzle.PCMAG, PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024
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Campbell and Tony Brackens are the only Longhorns who recorded six sacks during their freshman years.Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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His brother, Tim, is a freshman running back at Army.Tim Casey, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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In the Los Gatos Union School District board race, incumbent Daniel B. Snyder and newcomer Andrew Howard were the only two who qualified for the ballot this year.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Incumbents Parks-Reese and Suzanne Thomas, as well as newcomer Schooley were endorsed by the Hamilton Southeastern Education Association.Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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There will also be a Pickleball 101 class offered for beginners.Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Both gondolas will be in operation, providing access to beginner and intermediate terrain.John Meyer, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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Lock was the only rookie of the group and completed 18 of 40 passes for 208 yards and one interception in a 23-3 loss.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
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Mingo showed some flashes in his rookie season, securing 418 yards on 43 receptions for a 9.7 yards per catch average.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Recruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recruit. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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