recruit
noun
a newly enlisted or drafted member of the armed forces.
recruiting
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present participleof recruit.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The New York Times' investigation noted that recruiting candidates to split an opponent's vote -- a practice known as ballot stacking -- is generally legal and has been used by both parties in Alaska.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
Nee doesn’t have immediate plans to leave but many firms have expressed interest in recruiting her and her team, some of the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
But there’s also something revealing about recruiting people to perform a form of labor that society has never been especially consistent about expecting everyone to learn.
From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026
United have invested enormous amounts of money in recruiting a lot of players in the past five years.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
Even after he retired from the Navy, Walker continued to spy for the Soviets by recruiting his son and his brother—both naval personnel—to work with him in exchange for money.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
