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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Gen. Donahoe responded with a Tweet that showed him conducting a reenlistment ceremony for a woman in the Army.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 3, 2023
He said that as troops get close to their reenlistment dates, they are brought into his headquarters in groups.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 25, 2022
Buffalo Soldier morale, discipline and reenlistment rates were all high, according to historian Brian G. Shellum.
From Washington Post ● May 27, 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
Various propositions for their reenlistment were made to them, but their church officers opposed this, and were obeyed except in some individual instances.
From The Story of the Mormons, from the date of their origin to the year 1901 by William Alexander Linn
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