brigade

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Last week, a Kurdish official told AFP on condition of anonymity that Damascus's proposal included splitting the Kurdish-led forces into three divisions and a number of brigades, including one for women.

From Barron's

Over on “The Bite,” I’ve written about returning to “ambient hospitality” — the idea of having a home that’s ready for company without weeks of planning, a small fortune, or a hired brigade of cleaners.

From Salon

The two mobile brigades that make up Bartholomees’s division—each about 3,500 personnel strong—have both been through what the Army calls “transformation in contact,” the whirlwind shift toward new technology.

From The Wall Street Journal

Emergency response measures were immediately activated with the vessel's crew, port fire brigade and assisting tugboats after a fire broke out on the forward section of the ship, the company's statement added.

From BBC

In the event of war, the plan goes, it would be hurriedly reinforced to brigade strength of around 3,000 or more.

From BBC