phalanx

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The son of a Nasa Indigenous guerrilla and an Afro‑Colombian police officer, his protection is a phalanx of some 30 Indigenous Guards, some barely out of their teens and armed with little more than batons.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

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

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

But he was well supported by a phalanx of twirlers - offies from Will Jacks and Root, leggies from Ahmed plus Jacob Bethell's left-arm orthodox.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

Earlier this week, a phalanx of federal agents led by Border Patrol and U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2025

A phalanx breaks off from the others and rushes up the stairs.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black