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/ˈentə(r)/ 
| present tense | |
| I/you/we/they | enter |
| he/she/it | enters |
| present participle | entering |
| past tense | entered |
| past participle | entered |
There are dozens of new companies entering the software market.
She had hoped to enter the legal profession.
She's entered several poetry competitions.
Each owner can enter a horse for a maximum of three races.
The competition is free, and anyone over the age of 18 can enter.
You enter the customer's name on this line.
Enter your user name and password.
A number of complaints have been entered by senior members.
The defendant entered a plea of 'not guilty'.
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