marshall

Example Sentences

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The 10 passengers still unaccounted for include the ferry's captain, eight crew members and a safety marshall, Philippine Coast Guard Commandant Ronnie Gavan said at a press briefing on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Actor Rob Lowe will be the grand marshall, tasked with saying, “Drivers, start your engines.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2023

It is the job of the National Intelligence Council, the body that coordinates intelligence from the 19 spy agencies, to marshall a community view.

From Washington Post • Aug. 27, 2021

Alagano, the fire marshall, said that soundproofing in SSI’s offices meant that staff may not have heard the alarm go off in the mall.

From Reuters • Dec. 30, 2017

At Hampden Corcoran served as a volunteer fire marshall.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt