as in to draft
to pick especially for required military service
young men worried about whether they would be conscribed to fight in this latest conflict
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Clint Eastwood Joins the Army Ahead of college — and his acting career — Eastwood was drafted into the Army, though didn't face combat, and instead worked as a swimming instructor at California's Ft. Ord, according to military.com.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
31 May 2025 -
Showing faith in the line, Snead and McVay drafted no offensive linemen this year.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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But Atkins also felt the impact that the transfer portal has had on recruiting, particularly for incoming freshmen.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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She’s unexpectedly recruited by the brilliant but reclusive Fujitani to join Tenblank, where their rise to fame is complicated by personal secrets and industry challenges.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 May 2025
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“Conscribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscribe. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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