brigade

Example Sentences

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Earlier this year, thousands of American Marines and sailors came together with Japan’s amphibious brigade for weekslong drills in southwest Japan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

They may be joined later by another Marine Expeditionary Unit as well as command elements and a combat brigade from the Army’s 82nd Airborne.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

"It's a privilege to be in the fire brigade," he added.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

The family's firefighting history goes back to the 19th century, when volunteers started a fire brigade in Newry.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Those closest to the fire jumped back as a spray of sparks rose up like demonic fireflies, but the bucket brigade pressed forward again as soon as the embers settled.

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper