brass
Example Sentences
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Live images streamed before the leaders arrived showed a jovial atmosphere, with several among the top brass of China's ruling Communist Party seen chatting and smiling with members of Trump's administration.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Immediately after the speech, cannons fired successive rounds before music was played by a military brass band.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
For Martinez, retention is the top problem, and he blames top brass for it.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
While she isn’t concerned about running out of competent, capable leaders among the high brass, she does have her concerns.
From Salon • May 1, 2026
Beside her on the brass fender of the hearth a tea was laid out: steaming thimbles and a variety of crumbs; tea cake and crumpet and cucumber sandwich, on polished British pennies.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
Vocabulary lists containing brass
Musical Instruments - Introductory
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Musical Instruments - Middle School
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Musical Instruments - High School
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