recruit
noun
a newly enlisted or drafted member of the armed forces.
has recruited
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present perfectof recruit (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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He was hoping to win the role of Caleb Mir, an angsty young man whom she has recruited for her program.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2026
As part of those efforts, LeCun has recruited colleagues and spoken to investors, the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2025
Kyiv does not disclose the number of people it has recruited through the scheme.
From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2025
Karina Milei, who chooses candidates for the party and is the president’s younger sister, has recruited seasoned politicians in key districts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2025
It has recruited the rebel army and given them sufficient spirit to undertake a winter campaign.
From The Campaign of Trenton 1776-77 by Samuel Adams Drake
