legion
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Later he joined the international legion of Ukraine’s armed forces in 2022, after Russia launched its full-scale invasion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
The results show was also eagerly followed by her legion of fans in Thailand, who were unable to watch the live broadcast on the television network NBC.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
SpaceX doesn’t directly compete with China’s launch providers; the nation’s two major conglomerates and its legion of startups primarily sell to their own government.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 20, 2026
“Like we are not standing by ourselves, we are a legion, basically.”
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
The legion lined the base of the eastern hills, ready for a dawn attack.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
To carry out the repatriation plan, he has welcomed Min Aung Hlaing -- previously shunned and credited with ordering the 2017 crackdown that sent legions of Rohingya fleeing to Malaysia in the first place.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Beijing has poured billions into the industry as part of its self-sufficiency drive and sought to attract legions of scientists working overseas to do pioneering research in Chinese labs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Curry, who died Tuesday at 80, made a gleefully evil turn as a clown that sparked nightmares for legions of Gen X and millennial viewers that continue to haunt to this day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
During the 1980s, the Japanese economy swelled, drawing legions of new visitors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
His critics, it should also be noted, were a decided minority, vastly outnumbered by his countless legions of supporters.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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