reenlistment
Americannoun
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an act of reenlisting.
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a person who reenlists.
We've gained 3000 reenlistments this month.
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the period of service following a reenlistment.
His reenlistment is three years.
Etymology
Origin of reenlistment
First recorded in 1840–50; re- + enlistment
Example Sentences
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Gen. Donahoe responded with a Tweet that showed him conducting a reenlistment ceremony for a woman in the Army.
From Washington Times • Jan. 3, 2023
He said that as troops get close to their reenlistment dates, they are brought into his headquarters in groups.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2022
The training previously had been done by a White cavalry outfit, which suffered from poor morale, indiscipline and low reenlistment rates.
From Washington Post • Aug. 31, 2021
In return, the teams promised organized displays of national pride including the honoring of members of the armed forces, surprise military homecomings and on-field color guard and reenlistment ceremonies.
From The Guardian • Nov. 12, 2017
The branch still had the highest reenlistment rate.
From Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 by MacGregor, Morris J.
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