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enlist

[en-list] / ɛnˈlɪst /


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And since things take a turn for the medical, Duffy’s oldest daughter, Evita, and her husband, Wisconsin Republican congressional candidate Michael Alfonso, enlist an ultrasound tech to reveal their unborn child’s gender.

From Salon Aug. 23, 2026

This included BTS members, who were at the height of their fame in 2022 when they started taking career breaks to enlist in the military.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, the 17-year-old who would become my father lied about his age to enlist in the Marines.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

It would allow parties to enlist the help of wealthy donors.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

Miss Velma T. Harkrader was going to enlist the aid of her chemistry class in mixing up some of her “good for what ails you” elixir.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

Mohsen enlists a cleric at the local mosque to help fund-raise, but the results are meager.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

When he discovers an otherworldly portal through the wall of his basement office, he enlists his younger employees to help him explore the strange rooms with a rope tied around their waist, à la “Poltergeist.”

From Los Angeles Times May 14, 2026

ABG enlists outside operators to run the brands.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 5, 2026

There will also be a rather literal interpretation of comedy series Amandaland that enlists a string of famous Amandas, and a performance from singer-songwriter Calum Scott.

From BBC Mar. 19, 2026

When he enlists the audience’s help, he actually enlists the audience’s help.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell

The board enlisted law firm Baker Botts, which determined that there were solid legal claims to be made against the executives, according to bankruptcy filings.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

He travelled in 2025 to Ukraine, where he enlisted in the country's armed forces and "gained access to information relating to their military personnel, units and locations", police allege.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

In January 2014, Fox enlisted in the Army.

From Slate Aug. 20, 2026

She has a cat, siblings who often pop in, and parents who are frequently enlisted for wardrobe emergencies.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

Some adventurous young Americans had enlisted in the Canadian or British armies or joined the French Foreign Legion.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

Proposals such as enlisting Syria, vetting Lebanese troops or relying on Israel alone face steep hurdles.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

However, he has subsequently adopted a more market-friendly stance, including enlisting a former Bank of England chief economist as an advisor.

From Barron's Jun. 22, 2026

While those talks were early and wide-ranging, they were aimed at enlisting automakers to restock supplies depleted by wars in Ukraine and Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal May 15, 2026

But when Imagine Dragons "just blew up" while they were at university, Dan, a fan of "Starcraft" and "League of Legends", went with the flow, enlisting Mac along the way as manager.

From Barron's Apr. 12, 2026

“Not me. Not for long. Master Bellingham promised me freedom for enlisting in his place.”

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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