platoon

Example Sentences

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As a lieutenant, Mueller led a platoon of troops, was wounded twice in battle, and was awarded numerous commendations including the Bronze Star for bravery.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

In about a year, his infantry platoon went from having one kind of drone, a small quadcopter, to seven types to experiment with.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025

His father is fighting and his stepfather -- one of only two survivors from his original platoon -- deserted to look after his three children.

From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025

In left field, the Dodgers had to decide whether to acquire a productive bat for a corner outfield spot and release Michael Conforto, pick up a platoon partner for him, or let him ride.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2025

As the platoon of policemen minced past they didn’t hear him beg.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy