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a military unit that is usually made of several large groups of soldiers (called battalions)
infantry/cavalry regiments
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Recent Examples of regiment
Stone monuments honor regiments from Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania that fought the battles of Cedar Mountain, Brandy Station and others nearby.
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Dana Milbank, Washington Post, 10 July 2024
As the honorary Colonel of the Welsh Guards, William sported the red uniform with a leek symbol on the neckline paired with a traditional bearskin cap adorned with the regiment's white and green plume.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 15 June 2024
Our murders and massacres and missiles, and our irreconcilable regiments?
—Eli Amdur, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Tolstoy has a passage that summarizes Nikolai’s position: A soldier in movement is as hemmed in, limited, and borne along by his regiment as a sailor by his ship.
—Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
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Dana Milbank, Washington Post, 10 July 2024
As the honorary Colonel of the Welsh Guards, William sported the red uniform with a leek symbol on the neckline paired with a traditional bearskin cap adorned with the regiment's white and green plume.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 15 June 2024
Our murders and massacres and missiles, and our irreconcilable regiments?
—Eli Amdur, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Tolstoy has a passage that summarizes Nikolai’s position: A soldier in movement is as hemmed in, limited, and borne along by his regiment as a sailor by his ship.
—Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regiment
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That involvement should continue to climb in the coming weeks, as USC’s young receiving corps continues to work through growing pains.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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Conley is part a full-staff receiving corps that welcomes Samuel back from a one-game absence, as well as tight end George Kittle, who missed last Sunday’s loss at Los Angeles with a Grade I hamstring strain.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
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The first use of these advanced Western munitions on Russian territory is tied to Moscow's enlistment of North Korean troops.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Seoul's confirmation comes amid growing global criticism as the two countries strengthen military ties, after Pyongyang sent thousands of troops to Russia's Kursk region to aid its war with Ukraine.Reuters, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Goose bumps ran up my arm as the bird stood, clumsily flapped its wings, and then fell.Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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Over the past few decades the go-to move was to simply throw out a spinning wing decoy or two (more on this in a moment).Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Givaudan committed to paying for structural damages caused by the explosion, but Leonard was still pressed by residents to address concerns about the company's safety standards.Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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Also, match your performance review style to your company culture.Sean Manning, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Boles served as a battalion chief at Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.Yacob Reyes, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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But there’s a problem with fires Oct. 12, 2023 Safety basics These batteries are generally safe with proper care and storage, said Robert Rezende, San Diego Fire-Rescue Department battalion chief and the region’s first lithium-ion battery safety coordinator.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Regiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regiment. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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