reenlist
or re-en·list
[ree-uh n-list]
- to enlist again.
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Origin of reenlist
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Examples from the Web for reenlist
Contemporary Examples
Mike Kurth retired in 1996, but after the attacks of 9/11 he had a powerful urge to reenlist.
In 1965, even though he had two small children, he tried to reenlist in the Marines to go to Vietnam.
Historical Examples
Jack and a number of young ministers in the service organized a campaign of persuasion and many were prevailed upon to reenlist.
In the Days of Poor RichardIrving Bacheller
Clark recovered to reenlist upon the expiration of his term of service, and served to the close of the war.
Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865William Y. W. Ripley
Many and frequent were the discussions around the camp fire as to whether it was better to leave the service or to reenlist.
Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865William Y. W. Ripley
The failure of black marines to reenlist was the subject of many newspaper and journal articles.
Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965Morris J. MacGregor, Jr.