generalship

Example Sentences

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He returned to Rome to brief the Senate on his extravagantly successful five-year generalship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 16, 2025

"The army's actions must become much more technologically advanced. The generalship must be reset," he added.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2024

He proved Sunday in the Super Bowl that he is the standard-bearer of field generalship in the new, wide-open offensive NFL.

From Washington Post • Feb. 15, 2023

“We can separate Lee’s generalship of the Confederacy and his symbolism as patron saint of the Lost Cause from his laudable contribution to the university,” Professor Morel said.

From New York Times • Jul. 26, 2020

Hamilton's eloquence stirred the State of New York in the contest; but Burr's generalship in politics won the votes, and he was elected.

From Famous American Statesmen by Bolton, Sarah Knowles