phalanx

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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 phalanx of Boldúmen, lined up ready to sacrifice themselves for the good.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 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

A phalanx of demonstrators circled her and shuttled her away.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2026

A phalanx of the Director’s security detail stomps out and takes up position in front of the Hub doors.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed