marshal

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

As a semiautonomous Danish territory, Greenland is protected by NATO, which would not only marshal the U.S. military to respond to any attack but would also rally the alliance’s other 31 countries.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

The U.S. military operation required more firepower than a U.S. marshal typically carries.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 10, 2026

This year’s theme for the 137th Rose Parade is “The Magic in Teamwork” with Magic Johnson as grand marshal.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2025

I said nothing and went out and told the marshal that I wanted to send my dog back to Anchorage.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell