battalion
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He heard the battalion commander checking in with the groups, asking how they were faring.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
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
Plus a battalion of new signings who were supposed to bring energy and momentum to the second half of the season.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026
The sight of the full battalion brings grins to every passerby.
From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026
“This is a reinforced American battalion, with artillery and air support. There won’t be a VC for ten miles around tonight.”
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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