enlistee
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Origin of enlistee
Example Sentences
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Sean McLarnon still wonders if a therapist he saw curtailed his military career as a young enlistee about a decade ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
“Stripes” He’s in the army now: Bill Murray goes from slacker to enlistee to accidental war hero in 40th anniversary screenings of Ivan Reitman’s riotous 1981 comedy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2021
As a living figure, Ross, a former Air Force enlistee who became a sideways American hero, was unusual.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 30, 2021
I recently interviewed retired Marine enlistee Affraz Mohammed.
From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2020
The USO’s dance floor was always full of beautiful young ladies, but one enlistee stationed at the naval school had eyes only for the club’s secretary.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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