enlist
verb (used without object)
to enroll, usually voluntarily, for military service.
are enlisting
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present progressiveof enlist.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Some states are enlisting student volunteers for the work, while districts in Uttar Pradesh offer cash, gifts and other incentives to top-performing BLOs.
From BBC ● Dec. 7, 2025
The Oscars are enlisting a group of live television veterans to oversee its 96th show in March.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 17, 2023
However, some current and former Sabatini lab members are enlisting anonymous signatures for an online letter supporting him.
From Science Magazine ● Apr. 25, 2022
County, health officials are enlisting people living in tents, RVs and makeshift shelters to help get unhoused people vaccinated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2021
I don't want to enlist because others of the Male Sex, as you would say, are enlisting and I'm ashamed not to.
From Bab: a Sub-Deb by Mary Roberts Rinehart
