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battalion

[buh-tal-yuhn] / bəˈtæl yən /


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Plus a battalion of new signings who were supposed to bring energy and momentum to the second half of the season.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

The sight of the full battalion brings grins to every passerby.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

In October, the South American country unveiled its first drone battalion to counterattack and defend against drone onslaughts.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

Lai’s battalion was responsible for security at the entrances and throughout the hallways of the presidential office building.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

I learned how to shoot an automatic rifle and a pistol and took target practice both in Kolfe with the Emperor’s Guard, and at a shooting range about fifty miles away with the entire battalion.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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