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

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

President Cleveland ordered federal troops to Chicago and placed them under the command of General Nelson A. Miles, previously the grand marshal of the exposition.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson