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phalanx

[fey-langks, fal-angks] / ˈfeɪ læŋks, ˈfæl æŋks /




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He noted the phalanx of tech moguls at Trump's inauguration last year, and the close ties between Mistral's cofounder Arthur Mensch and French President Emmanuel Macron.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

He surrendered after a phalanx of heavily armed officers stormed the street.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

A stream of celebrities showed up to offer their support: Jessica Alba, Pedro Pascal, Cardi B, Karol G and Young Miko threw a house-party behind a phalanx of dancers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

A phalanx of Boldúmen, lined up ready to sacrifice themselves for the good.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

That was the first time I could make out the figures of five legionnaires marching in unison, shaped in a phalanx.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri




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