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as in etches
to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface
paid a jeweler to inscribe their names and wedding date on their wedding rings
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as in enrolls
to add (a person) to a list or roll as a participant or member
inscribed the couple in the society of sustaining donors to the museum
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as in enters
to put (someone or something) on a list
inscribed his name on the list of those to be executed
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The school district enrolls about 3,000 students.—
ANGIE ORELLANA HERNANDEZ THE WASHINGTON POST,
arkansasonline.com,
23 Dec. 2024 -
Its high school enrolls about 700 students; more than half are considered low income, according to state data.—
Jenna Russell,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2024
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As each class of NBA rookies enters the league, there’s a wide distribution of roles and opportunities available.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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On June 9, the most exciting shift of them all takes place as Jupiter—planet of growth and expansion—enters Cancer, blessing your first house of the self with more confidence and encouraging you to take up more space in the outer world.—
Roya Backlund,
StyleCaster,
23 Dec. 2024
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This little journal carves out those moments in an approachable way, with short prompts that are meant to take only a few minutes to answer but that can help bring her mind to the present and fill her with gratitude and intention.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
6 Dec. 2024
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Every year my birthday falls right before, the day after, or on Thanksgiving, my family carves out a part of the day to celebrate me.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
25 Nov. 2024
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