as in to sign up (for)
to become a member of
I signed on for the crew team simply as a lark
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Foxton joined the band's lineup in 2007, although Buckler departed the group two years later.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025 -
Their most recent public feud occurred when Sami joined OnlyFans in 2022 soon after her 18th birthday.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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The Avs entered Saturday in fourth place in the Central Division — two points behind the Minnesota Wild for third (with one less game to play) and four back of the Dallas Stars, who have two extra contests.—
Corey Masisak,
The Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2025
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Avera Mengistu, 38 Mengistu had been held in Gaza since entering on his own in 2014.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
22 Feb. 2025
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That’s to be determined once Tkachuk rejoins the team and is evaluated by the Panthers’ team doctors.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2025
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The 49ers will need to take a bigger swing this offseason in hopes of reversing a 6-11 faceplant and rejoining NFC contenders such as the Super Bowl champion Eagles, Washington Commanders, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Sign on (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sign%20on%20%28for%29. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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