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And seven decades earlier, Hearts missed out on the 1915 championship, because 13 of its players abruptly left the team: They had enlisted in the Royal Scots battalion to go fight in the Great War.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

He also enlisted the help of party heavyweights Harriet Harman and former prime minister Gordon Brown.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

Met Gala chair Anna Wintour has enlisted Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams to serve as the evening's co-chairs this year.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Hadlow’s novel was optioned for TV before its release in 2020 and producer Jane Tranter enlisted Sarah Quintrell to adapt the book.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

His rank, Matrose, was the lowest for an enlisted seaman in the German navy.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys