field marshal
Example Sentences
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King Charles III, in dress uniform and carrying a field marshal’s baton, walked behind the coffin, joined by his sister, Princess Anne, and their two brothers, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward.
From New York Times
He is now the centre of attention, commander-in-chief as well as chief mourner, and walked holding out a field marshal's baton in his hand.
From BBC
In 1799, as field marshal, he led a celebrated strategic retreat through the Swiss Alps, suffering only minimal losses to vastly more numerous French forces.
From Reuters
Bashir and his contemporaries may still be on trial, but the man who ruled Sudan for nearly 30 years, holding the highest army rank of field marshal, is no longer in jail.
From BBC
The Bears’ field marshal grabbed it, wheeling to his right, finding a bit of open turf and striding into Stanford territory.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
