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corporal

[kawr-per-uhl, -pruhl] / ˈkɔr pər əl, -prəl /


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Shreveport Police Corporal Chris Bordelon said officers attended a home shortly before 06:00 local time and found the children.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Michael is the author of a book, "The Gift of Valor," about the life and death of Corporal Jason Dunham, the first Marine to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

"Dutch people, when we are born, we know we're going to fight the water," said commanding officer Corporal Michel Vrancken.

From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025

If you’re reading this, you already know the score, along with all the best lines and most memorable “bad hombres” — Corporal Hicks, Hudson, Vasquez, Bishop and the rest.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2025

The Corporal moved his head sharply, raking his eyes along the faces of the men.

From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi




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