battalion
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County Fire battalion chief reported a structure on fire at the same intersection, according to last week’s county report.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
He heard the battalion commander checking in with the groups, asking how they were faring.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 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
At the north end of the reservoir, the enemy vanguard broke through the woods—a warrior in golden armor leading a battalion of Laistrygonian giants with huge bronze axes.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
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