recruit
noun
a newly enlisted or drafted member of the armed forces.
Example Sentences
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Military fatigues are worn like a badge of honor in Jerusalem’s historic center, where young recruits sling automatic weapons over their shoulders.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
Never mind the rows of recruits at Saturday’s victory, and forget for a moment about the fans who are slowly finding their way back to the Rose Bowl for Bruins football games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026
By the end of Instacart’s fictional boot camp, the male recruits have learned to identify ripe bananas, read expiration dates and make sensible substitutions.
From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026
"They sell these individuals to military units and regional commands facing manpower shortages, or traffic substitute recruits on behalf of wealthier individuals seeking to buy their way out of service."
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
“If you really want to help, go and get hold of some of those new recruits who live locally and bring them here to me,” he gasped.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
