marshal

Example Sentences

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Their first meeting in a coffee shop drew five people — the number Indivisible suggests a would-be organizer initially aim to marshal.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

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

“I believe having the fire marshal conduct the study will start the conversation about leveraging existing fire and emergency response technologies and strategies to maximize housing projects.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jan. 10, 2026

On the one hand, the federal marshal showing up the night before had spooked me.

From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine