enlisted

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The idea behind the mural was to brighten up the village of around 1,500 people, so artist Steve Jenkins was enlisted.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

When he was 17, Dreesen enlisted in the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

My personal favorite is the “Military Salute” challenge, with the enlisted competitors hailing from the US Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Army.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

But from lived experience, we know it’s very large, and I know personally that it’s especially large in the enlisted ranks of our armed forces.

From Slate • Jun. 14, 2026

By midmorning, Fletcher said, every spare hand in the county and from all around enlisted in the search.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead