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as in to enrol
to add (a person) to a list or roll as a participant or member
inscribed the couple in the society of sustaining donors to the museum
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as in to enter
to put (someone or something) on a list
inscribed his name on the list of those to be executed
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The ones inscribed along the edge of the Edwards Plateau, such as the Barton Creek greenbelt, are often the most dramatic because of the creekside bald cypresses.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Nov. 2024
Behind the Corydon Central bench sat a wood cross with Gerlach's name inscribed.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 19 Oct. 2024
Once the elections are over, some of those names fade into obscurity whereas others become inscribed in history.
—Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 30 Oct. 2024
Unlike most Nabatean temples, which are inscribed with text written in Aramaic script, this one has an inscription written in Latin.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Nov. 2024
Behind the Corydon Central bench sat a wood cross with Gerlach's name inscribed.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 19 Oct. 2024
Once the elections are over, some of those names fade into obscurity whereas others become inscribed in history.
—Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 30 Oct. 2024
Unlike most Nabatean temples, which are inscribed with text written in Aramaic script, this one has an inscription written in Latin.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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Subsonic rounds with casings etched with a possible motive.Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
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The tome is encased in a white-bronze clamshell, etched with Jay-Z lyrics and embossed with the book’s title.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024
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Paul had previously entered a plea deal in May after his March arrest for cocaine and marijuana possession.Marina Watts, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Lakers are in a tough position regarding whether to go all in on a win-now move or hold out as LeBron James enters the final years of his career.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Designed in Thiers, France—known to blade aficionados as the knife capital of the world—the saber features an ebony wood handle and can be engraved with a custom name or date.Sophie Dodd, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
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High-end versions double as a bit of jewelry, with silver slides set with turquoise and often engraved with animal motifs, including buffalo skulls and eagles.Tom Stubbs, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2024
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Don’t wait to enroll in a 401(k) Only about half of American households have retirement accounts, federal data shows.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Grammy-nominee talks with correspondent Luke Burbank about her musical obsessions; taking a break from music to enroll in a Harvard program on religion and public life; and her appreciation for listeners with patience.David Morgan, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
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But the findings were listed in the articles of impeachment upon which the Illinois House convicted the governor in early 2009 before the Senate removed him from office.Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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The mansion was originally listed at $29 million back in the spring of 2012, before dropping substantially to $14.855 million in 2015.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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In the depths of a former mine in South Dakota, the journalist learns how microbes carve the Earth’s crust.Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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The five-acre property was carved out of a family ranch that’s lucky enough to have unobstructed views of all four Aspen mountains.Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
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On the defensive end, Hunter recorded a 90.9 coverage grade, which is third among all corners in the county compared to PFF.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Yet Moss still recorded the fastest lap that day in this Silver Arrow.Howard Walker, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Inscribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inscribe. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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