brigade
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"Unfortunately, the brigade commander, Brigadier General O.O. Braimah, lost his life," Kaga local government chairman, Zannah Lawan Ajimi told AFP on the phone.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
“It’s déjà vu all over again,” said Mansoor, who was a brigade commander in Iraq shortly after the 2003 invasion and later a top aide to Gen. David Petraeus.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
"It's a privilege to be in the fire brigade," he added.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
"We were lucky to be able to serve the community in this way... that's the opportunity that the fire brigade gives you."
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
‘Sure he’s got to go,’ Johnny comforted Madge; ‘but people say Gage is just sending out the brigade for exercise. They’ve been sitting about barracks catching fleas all winter. Why were the marines late?’
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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