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reenlist

or re-en·list

[ ree-uhn-list ]

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to enlist again.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of reenlist1

First recorded in 1820–30; re- + enlist
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Example Sentences

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.

The failure of black marines to reenlist was the subject of many newspaper and journal articles.

Clark recovered to reenlist upon the expiration of his term of service, and served to the close of the war.

Many and frequent were the discussions around the camp fire as to whether it was better to leave the service or to reenlist.

Jack and a number of young ministers in the service organized a campaign of persuasion and many were prevailed upon to reenlist.

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