regiment

as in corps
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 The more than 17,000 service people buried here also include a significant number of United States Colored Troops, Civil War Union Army regiments primarily consisting of Black Americans, along with veterans from other wars like the Mexican-American and the Korean Wars. Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025 King Charles announced Prince William to the position in 2023 and ceremonially bestowed him with the role in 2024, in a controversial move made William the leader of his brother Harry's former regiment. Janine Henni, People.com, 4 June 2025 Bottom line: a healthy hair regiment will GROW YOUR HAIR! India Espy-Jones, Essence, 27 May 2025 The regiment’s surviving soldiers reported hiding the banner, pennant and ribbons by wrapping them in tarps and burying them in the forest near Zielone 85 years ago. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for regiment
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  • Kate Payne is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative.
    Kate Payne, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
  • While growing stronger and deepening his friendships and bonds with fellow corps members, Tanjiro has battled many demons with his comrades – Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025
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  • When Trump threatened to impose tariffs, the Mexican government made the concession of not just sending troops to the border and to cities like Culiacán, but of also allowing the U.S. military to fly in Mexican airspace.
    Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
  • The attack ended when other troops who witnessed the incident intervened and tackled the gunman.
    Jade Walker, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
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  • This highly rated air fryer can cook up to 4 pounds of fries or chicken wings and also broils, roasts, bakes, reheats, and dehydrates.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
  • McClure recalled a short Memphis stretch during which the 6-foot-6 Brooks defended then-Washington wing Bradley Beal, Portland guard Damian Lillard and New Orleans forward Zion Williamson.
    Doug Haller, New York Times, 24 July 2025
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  • Sure, the work on NANDA takes place in the context of other protocols like A2A and, famously, MCP, but since those other projects are tied to leading AI companies, why not involve academia in something so central to future interface design?
    John Werner, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
  • Utility company Ameren confirmed to PEOPLE that a contractor and its subcontractor were repairing and replacing tower lighting and marker balls on transmission lines in Madison County, Ill., when the incident occurred.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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  • Frank Ricci is a fellow at Yankee Institute, past union president for New Haven Fire Fighters, and a retired battalion chief.
    Frank Ricci, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2025
  • Several emergency units took part in the rescue, including a fire engine, rescue crew, battalion chief, a helicopter team and a public information officer.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025

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“Regiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regiment. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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