recruiting

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Much of that money has been earmarked for recruiting and retention, and the agency announced this week that it has surpassed 21,000 agents for the first time since its founding in 1924.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

The Times quotes officials justifying the order by saying it would reduce duplication of effort; our own spies wouldn’t bother recruiting someone if they knew he or she was already an agent.

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026

In February 2024, the military activated conscription legislation, aiming to bolster its ranks by forcibly recruiting 50,000 citizens.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

The Mexico men’s national team and their U.S. counterparts have increasingly become rivals, both on the field and in recruiting dual-national players.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

“Hang on. If you’re not recruiting, then why are you here?”

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld