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 has recruited young politicians with large online followings, including Ana Elisa, a 21-year-old newly elected lawmaker from Minas Gerais state who has millions of followers.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Sawitskas has recruited a pair of co-workers, Troy Leverton and Pim Renting, who work in various aspects of ride engineering, to help in the task.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
The government says the probation service has recruited 1,300 more staff and has also received new AI tools to help it oversee offenders.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Morrison has recruited other executives to Jersey Mike’s, including former Wingstop colleagues and some from other private equity backed chains, such as Krispy Kreme.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
"He discovered, his real path, and founded The Salvation Army, which has recruited millions of faithful ones in the most diverse nations--even in our sceptical France."
From The Authoritative Life of General William Booth by George S. (George Scott) Railton
