brass

Example Sentences

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Attendees had to be turned away from one breakfast meeting with top military brass because of legal limits enforced by a fire marshal.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The 40-piece ensemble, complete with string, woodwind, brass, percussion and keyboard instrumentation, “can pretty much play anything,” Walden said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Authorities gave no explanation for the ousters but they come as China's purges of military top brass have picked up pace in recent weeks.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

“Investors are getting down to brass tacks and saying, ‘What do we want to own over the next few months?’”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

They toted baskets full of tiny lanterns, slips of parchment paper, and brass styluses.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton