brass

Example Sentences

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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

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

Over time, her work expanded to include glass and brass mobiles and wall hangings, which are now sold in independent shops and museum gift stores across the country.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

I’m stripping a century of paint off the door hinges, and I soldered tight a loose brass light fixture.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Two pairs of white ladies came in, and along with the usual fans and vases, I sold a large tabletop brass gong.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu