generals

plural of general

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Noun
  • This cannot be a coincidence, a mistake, or the initiative of some lower-level commanders.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
  • By the summer of 2022, systems like the Bayraktar TB2 became less effective as air defenses increased and commanders began spreading their forces apart.
    Joseph Nepomuceno, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The report adds that RBW’s co-CEO Kim Jin-woo is now leading WM Entertainment, though several other key executives have reportedly also left WM following Lee’s dismissal.
    Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Bloomberg further reported that Wylde had been helping to facilitate meetings beween Mamdani and the business class, giving out his campaign contact information to roughly a dozen executives while also arranging connections with other candidates.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Despite the poor fiscal policy scores for the governors, Edwards expressed confidence that a governor would be better than someone already ensconced in Washington.
    Taylor Millard, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
  • A number of candidates have reportedly been named as possible successors to Powell, including Fed governors Bowman, Waller and Philip Jefferson, White House economist Kevin Hassett and former Fed governor Kevin Warsh.
    Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • European leaders have accused Russia of sending drones into Polish airspace to test the NATO alliance’s readiness.
    Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • However, fewer than 10% of finance leaders surveyed have fully integrated or scaled AI accounting and finance use cases across their functions and organizations.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Although the keep votes are in the majority, the decision will ultimately hinge on whether administrators believe there’s enough independent, significant coverage to meet the bar.
    Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Alabama State University, Virginia State University, Hampton University in Virginia, Southern University in Louisiana, Clark Atlanta University, and nearby Spelman College were among the campuses impacted, as administrators, students and faculty moved to safety.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Several of those were for big-name actors and directors playing themselves in guest-starring roles, including Martin Scorsese and Ron Howard.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The actor-writer-directors kicked off their partnership with Sylvio, about a small-town gorilla joining a local TV show, only to see on-air mishaps spark a journey of self-discovery.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • However, he is ebuffed at every turn by his fellow chiefs, most notably Kamehameha I (Kaina Makua), who later becomes the conqueror and first ruler of the Kingdom of Hawai’i.
    Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
  • British and French army chiefs were to brief the leaders on Thursday, according to an outline sent to attendees.
    John Irish, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Still, experts like Collis don’t anticipate a significant change in how employers monitor their workers speech — noting that online activity has come under the spotlight for at least the last 15 years.
    Nino Paoli, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Courtesy of Google These programs teach transferable skills that employers seek, such as critical thinking, communication and the ability to learn rapidly.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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“Generals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generals. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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