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brass

[bras, brahs] / bræs, brɑs /


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A rare decade-long interlude starting in 2011 saw the top brass loosen their grip and Suu Kyi's civilian government tentatively take the reins in a burst of optimism and reform.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Goldberg, like others at PARC, was frustrated at the lack of understanding by Xerox brass how to exploit PARC’s innovations for corporate customers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Yet whatever the top brass says, recent FDA actions tell a more complicated story.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Authorities gave no explanation for the ousters but they come as China's purges of military top brass have picked up pace in recent weeks.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

And Fred always watched the brass players with a critical eye.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




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