enlisting (in)

present participle of enlist (in)
as in enrolling (in)
to become a member of young men and women were enlisting in the navy in greater numbers

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Verb
  • Before joining the Times, Wick was the editor in chief of LAist.
    Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Those concerns have boosted interest from workers in joining the guild, also known as IATSE Local 839.
    Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • Police said the man had been walking on the roadbed of the tracks as a northbound D train was entering the station, but the train operator was unable to stop the train in time to avoid him.
    Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Academy Awards are officially entering the streaming age.
    Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • Harris would focus on diplomacy, rejoining global climate initiatives, and leading efforts to strengthen international coalitions on issues from pandemics to cybersecurity to nuclear disarmament.
    Axios, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Will Jessica’s puzzling hostage sitch somehow result in her rejoining Parker’s team, and on a full-time basis?
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Enlisting (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlisting%20%28in%29. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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