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enlist

[en-list] / ɛnˈlɪst /


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And since things take a turn for the medical, Duffy’s oldest daughter, Evita, and her husband, Wisconsin Republican congressional candidate Michael Alfonso, enlist an ultrasound tech to reveal their unborn child’s gender.

From Salon Aug. 23, 2026

This included BTS members, who were at the height of their fame in 2022 when they started taking career breaks to enlist in the military.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Bugs Bunny and assorted Looney Tunes characters enlist superstar Michael Jordan’s help to defeat space aliens in a winner-take-all basketball game.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

It would allow parties to enlist the help of wealthy donors.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

It crosses my mind to reveal myself and enlist her as a second ally against that pack.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

To help explain how Lincoln emerged to win the Republican nomination and the presidency, Mr. Earle enlists a journalist, Murat Halstead, as an eyewitness guide.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

ABG enlists outside operators to run the brands.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 5, 2026

There will also be a rather literal interpretation of comedy series Amandaland that enlists a string of famous Amandas, and a performance from singer-songwriter Calum Scott.

From BBC Mar. 19, 2026

He enlists the help of a girl and her robot caretaker to try to get back.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 18, 2026

In that picture Claude Barron enlists in the Foreign Legion because Rita Carrol marries another guy.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

The board enlisted law firm Baker Botts, which determined that there were solid legal claims to be made against the executives, according to bankruptcy filings.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

He travelled in 2025 to Ukraine, where he enlisted in the country's armed forces and "gained access to information relating to their military personnel, units and locations", police allege.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

In January 2014, Fox enlisted in the Army.

From Slate Aug. 20, 2026

These factors can be overwhelming, for both enlisted troops and officers as well.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

The officers and enlisted men in his command had identity for him only as military quantities.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

The exercise -- enlisting 18,000 South Korean troops and counterparts from US forces in the country -- will have a heightened focus on drone warfare, GPS disruption and the role of cyber attacks, he said.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

She then sent an email on Levi’s behalf, enlisting these allies to share the novel with their friends, book clubs, church groups, libraries and local bookstores.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

However, he has subsequently adopted a more market-friendly stance, including enlisting a former Bank of England chief economist as an advisor.

From Barron's Jun. 22, 2026

Radcliffe was breathlessly scampering up and down the aisles of the Hudson Theatre before the show began, enlisting audience members to be participants in the play.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 12, 2026

Like Henry, I sensed I was enlisting in something great, too—writing—and that it was time for me to stop running away from it, but to face it head on.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos




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