enlisted
Example Sentences
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He enlisted the Rev. Wayne “Chris” Hartmire Jr., an old friend from his UFW days to stage a nonviolent fast to pressure county officials to act on a homeless shelter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
I enlisted my husband, who is a lawyer, to draft a more detailed appeal that included exhibits from my employer health-plan documents.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
Young Americans enlisted in the military to help fight that war on terror.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Born in London in 1925, Donald Turrell was just 17 when he enlisted, having forged a letter from his parents to say he was 18.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
I leaned back against the car, crossed my arms, and watched as she enlisted the help of Velia and Delia.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
