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
There’s also the matter of Majewski’s final rank and reenlistment code when he left active duty after four years of service.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 21, 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
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 Linn, William Alexander
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