enlisted

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

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

This year, she's enlisted Boy George, who turns up to sing about "all the boys at the bar sipping cool champagne".

From BBC • May 8, 2026

To ensure the book club runs efficiently with riveting discussions, the women have enlisted the help of Literary Affairs — an L.A.-based company that offers facilitators at over 50 book clubs in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

My dad was enlisted in the Army and served for 20 years, and then was an IT administrator after the military.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

After deciphering practically nothing, I sent a letter to our housekeeper, Viola, in Wales, and promptly enlisted the help of Colin and Marion.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin