battalion

Example Sentences

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At one point, he saw Garcia, the battalion chief, and brought up their earlier conversation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

He commands its UGV battalion - the world's first, he says.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

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

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

It was as though we were on safari, for we encountered all manner of animals, including a battalion of sprightly baboons, which I followed for some time, admiring their military-like organization and movements.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela