reenlistment
Americannoun
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an act of reenlisting.
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a person who reenlists.
We've gained 3000 reenlistments this month.
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the period of service following a reenlistment.
His reenlistment is three years.
Etymology
Origin of reenlistment
First recorded in 1840–50; re- + enlistment
Example Sentences
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In reply, Donahoe posted on Twitter a video of himself conducting a reenlistment ceremony for a female soldier.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 5, 2022
There’s also the matter of Majewski’s final rank and reenlistment code when he left active duty after four years of service.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 21, 2022
Gen. Patrick Donahoe, commander of Fort Benning, posted a video to Twitter that showed him conducting a reenlistment ceremony for a female soldier.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 15, 2021
In return, the teams promised organized displays of national pride including the honoring of members of the armed forces, surprise military homecomings and on-field color guard and reenlistment ceremonies.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 12, 2017
Indeed, an abstract of his reenlistment January 1, 1864, shows a medical examination and perfect soundness.
From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 8, part 3: Grover Cleveland, First Term by Richardson, James D. (James Daniel)
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