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cadre

[ka-drey, kah-drey] / ˈkæ dreɪ, ˈkɑ dreɪ /


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The book wasn’t written so much as it was built by a prominent ghostwriter, a cadre of well-placed friends and colleagues, and a publishing industry that’s made billions of dollars from trauma memoirs by women.

From Salon Jun. 25, 2026

They impacted the lives of more than 100 million people through trade unions, peasant organisations, student wings and disciplined cadre networks.

From BBC May 26, 2026

Podcasters have become political and cultural power brokers, with a cadre of men including Joe Rogan, Theo Von and Shawn Ryan earning large followings and hosting prominent guests.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 15, 2026

The original lawsuit, led by a cadre of interested parties including the federal government, 39 states and the District of Columbia, dates back to 2024.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 15, 2026

After Messner and Habeler proved that Everest could be climbed without gas, a cadre of ambitious mountaineers agreed that it should be climbed without gas.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer

Frustratingly for career diplomats, Witkoff brushed off the usual cadres of government experts for complex negotiations.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2026

The Central Military Commission -- which Xi heads -- has published new measures that would "establish iron rules for strict education, strict management, and strict supervision" of senior military cadres, state media reported in May.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

However, in certain places, it has struggled to convey this message to cadres.

From BBC Mar. 9, 2026

The SDF wants to preserve its military cadres and wants greater autonomy for Kurdish regions of Syria.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 8, 2026

Furthermore, the Khmer Rouge cadres were different in every province.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung




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