cantonment

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Recent Examples of cantonment The captain had done a brief stint in OK town cantonment after getting his commission three and a half years ago and knew that the vehicle registration plates were the only exciting thing about the city. Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
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Noun
  • Washington and his men had left the fort heading west toward the sounds of gunfire.
    Salena Zito, Washington Post, 1 July 2026
  • Background and conception Roughs Tower, or HM Fort Roughs, was originally built in 1942, one in a series of large sea forts built in the North Sea by Great Britain during World War II.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Because these positions are often held by relatively small Ukrainian garrisons due to the challenges of resupply, Russian forces that reach the town in sufficient numbers are likely to capture it.
    Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • Furthermore, clinical skills are degrading at garrison hospitals.
    Robert Krasner, STAT, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • The explosions were blamed on the negligent handling of dynamite in a barracks close to residential areas.
    Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The explosions were blamed on the negligent handling of dynamite in a barracks close to residential areas.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath abode spans roughly 4,500 square feet.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 June 2026
  • Infuse a beachy vibe into your abode or outdoor space with this jute rug, courtesy of Safavieh.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Per The Guardian, Harry specifically requested police protection outside of royal residences to ensure his family's safety.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • The result is uncommon room layouts like the tri-suite king room equipped with two twin-sized beds and a king bed split by a privacy divider that doubles as a playful art installation.
    Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Authorities say a subcontracted excavation company was working ahead of the installation of a sanitary sewer line at the time of the incident.
    DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Wilson explains that those differences include such elements as bespoke billet door handles and mirrors, LED headlights, and a tailgate equipped with a backup camera.
    Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 26 June 2026
  • The cooling channels are routed through the bike’s billet components – how cool is that?
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • From here the route winds south past the town of Telluride, with its legendary skiing and film, jazz and bluegrass festivals, and out to Mesa Verde National Park, where Puebloan people carved gorgeous cliff dwellings in the buttes and gorges.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • The owner has subsequently been unable to occupy or rent the dwelling, and her only recourse has been to price it below market value and attempt to sell.
    Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

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“Cantonment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cantonment. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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