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[jen-er-uhl] / ˈdʒɛn ər əl /




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Organisers of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix say about 140,000 people are expected to attend, with many given free general admission tickets through a lottery.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

In her own telling, the HHS general counsel’s office then “provided extensive comments identifying legal issues,” and “some of the findings . . . about protected speech were removed.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

The Housing Department still hasn’t hired an assistant general manager to oversee it.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

Dubbed "a couturier of the sacred" by Vogue magazine, Sorcinelli has seen his business expand over the years, now encompassing perfumes and body products for the general public.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

Closer to the general store, I saw Albert Bowie and his brother, Vern, walking toward me.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney

From October, French and Polish soldiers, along with elements of the US Army and British groups, will also take part in border-securing activities, the generals said.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

Former four-star generals, Pentagon officials and congressional staffers alike find a welcome reception in the industry they once oversaw.

From Salon Aug. 20, 2026

At a point when the generals decreed that thousands of noncombatants should be left behind in hostile territory, the author notes with dismay that the soldiery raised no objection.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

There were also reports of parents bringing their petitions to Union Army generals stationed in Maryland.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

When Alexander died in 323 BC, his squabbling generals split his empire into pieces.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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