automatic rifle
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of automatic rifle
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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Hardship withdrawals may serve as a safety net that may not otherwise have been available without being automatically enrolled in a retirement-savings plan, Vanguard said.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026
For instance, when new hires are automatically enrolled into their companies’ retirement plans, they tend to follow the implicit advice and continue saving throughout their lifetimes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 18, 2025
Answer: No. Once you start Social Security, you’re automatically enrolled in Medicare if you’re 65 or older.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2024
More than 600,000 North Carolinians are ultimately expected to qualify, with roughly half to be automatically enrolled as of Friday.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 29, 2023
Younger and lower-paid workers should be included in a scheme which sees people automatically enrolled into pension saving, a think tank says.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2023
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