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Verb- To recruit members for an institution, team, or group especially by the offer of special inducements.

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Usage examples (28)
  • The party tried some proselyting among the Pimas and Papagos.
  • They are afflicted with the proselyting zeal that makes fools of people.
  • Province Party Committee had enough personnel to conduct their own proselyting.
  • At this time, the 8th Bn was resting in isolated area, and proselyting was not possible.
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