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phalanx

[fey-langks, fal-angks] / ˈfeɪ læŋks, ˈfæl æŋks /




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A phalanx of lobbyists hired by the Blazers, meanwhile, were telling state lawmakers they’d need a total of $600 million, starting this year.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

The son of a Nasa Indigenous guerrilla and an Afro‑Colombian police officer, his protection is a phalanx of some 30 Indigenous Guards, some barely out of their teens and armed with little more than batons.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

A stream of celebrities showed up to offer their support: Jessica Alba, Pedro Pascal, Cardi B, Karol G and Young Miko threw a house-party behind a phalanx of dancers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

But he was well supported by a phalanx of twirlers - offies from Will Jacks and Root, leggies from Ahmed plus Jacob Bethell's left-arm orthodox.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

Twice he thinks he sees a phalanx of cars approaching.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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