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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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
The training previously had been done by a White cavalry outfit, which suffered from poor morale, indiscipline and low reenlistment rates.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 31, 2021
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
There was opposition to reenlistment among the elders, especially voiced by "Father" Pettegrew and by members Hyde and Tyler.
From Mormon Settlement in Arizona A Record of Peaceful Conquest of the Desert by McClintock, James H.
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