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 typical U.S. house contains more than 400 pounds of copper among its electrical wiring, plumbing, appliances, hardware and brass fixtures.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

It almost looks like the NBA upper brass — Adam Silver and his cohorts/consultants — have directly or indirectly “suggested” that referees simply “let ‘em play.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Immediately after the speech, cannons fired successive rounds before music was played by a military brass band.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Auntie North fished in her blazer pocket and withdrew an old-fashioned brass key.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova