press into service

Example Sentences

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I'm foreman of the Ancients," roared the Cap'n, "and I have the right to press into service any craft I see passin'.

From The Skipper and the Skipped Being the Shore Log of Cap'n Aaron Sproul by Day, Holman

In a corner of the absurd parlor were some wooden boxes that had held preserves, which the ranch carpenter had been made to press into service as a bookcase.

From The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse by Jordan, Charlotte Brewster

Unless you are a collector in the museum sense, press into service all of your beautiful possessions.

From The Art of Interior Decoration by Wood, Grace

The Armstrong whose axe-makers it was proposed to press into service was John Armstrong, who was himself present at the meeting.

From The Story of the Upper Canada Rebellion by Dent, John Charles

“So,” he finished, looking around at their absorbed 76 faces, “you see it is quite possible to press into service a number of airplanes without being bothered by interference.”

From The Radio Boys Trailing a Voice or, Solving a Wireless Mystery by Chapman, Allen