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battalion

[buh-tal-yuhn] / bəˈtæl yən /


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A well-regarded battalion commander in Yemen’s armed forces, Ashaal, then 42, worked a sideline in real estate with a partner.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

A battalion typically operates four batteries, each carrying as many as 128 interceptors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who visited the area on Wednesday night, said President Bola Tinubu had approved the immediate deployment of an army battalion to respond to the attack.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

The attack prompted Tinubu to order the deployment of a battalion in the remote village.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

A house in the city would be leased, a battalion of servants would be installed, and Lady Constance would be given a generous shopping allowance to boot.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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