brass
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John Nagl, who strongly felt that the Army’s top brass were too hidebound to the old ways of warfighting—large-scale tank-and-infantry battles—and were blocking the promotions of officers who were fighting counterinsurgency battles in the field.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
BP has previous experience when it comes to spats with its top brass.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
The club's top brass were in attendance for the conclusion – whatever it held – with chief executive Vinai Venkatesham front of house and sporting director Johan Lange sitting just behind.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Nature shows up everywhere in her studio: rocks in glass jars, pieces of driftwood and tiny “forests” she’s made from glass, brass and walnut.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Ella quickly pulled the stellacity sphere close, holding her breath until she'd seen each part—its beautiful celestial etchings, the five main rings, the small brass sphere at its center, and the thick stand.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
Vocabulary lists containing brass
Musical Instruments - Introductory
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Musical Instruments - Middle School
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Musical Instruments - High School
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