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Recent Examples of cantonment
And the cynicism of the reforms was exposed by the regime's unwillingness to extend them to military cantonment areas or to the federal capital.
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Ilhan Niaz, Foreign Affairs, 13 June 2012
The military has established large cantonments in Tamil areas, treating civilians with a heavy hand.
—William McGowan, Foreign Affairs, 2 Aug. 2012
In the military cantonment, a formidable army stood at the ready, awaiting its lords’ commands.
—Salman Rushdie, The New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2022
A day earlier, Iraqi troops began turning up in quantity at the huge British cantonment at Basra Airport.
—Simon Akam, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2021
Areas like cantonment, Clement town and Raipur are not shown as Dehradun population even though the city bears their population pressure.
—Hridayesh Joshi, Quartz India, 4 Feb. 2020
Tibet, like Xinjiang province to its north, is a cantonment of the People’s Republic.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 24 Aug. 2019
But his no-nonsense, hands-on training regimen transformed the Continental Army into a skilled fighting force that humbled the British when the Americans emerged from their winter cantonment with the decisive triumph at Monmouth.
—Peter Cozzens, WSJ, 21 Dec. 2018
Machar's troops are expected to go to cantonment sites for training to be unified with the government army.
—Sam Mednick, Fox News, 9 Aug. 2018
Ilhan Niaz, Foreign Affairs, 13 June 2012
The military has established large cantonments in Tamil areas, treating civilians with a heavy hand.
—William McGowan, Foreign Affairs, 2 Aug. 2012
In the military cantonment, a formidable army stood at the ready, awaiting its lords’ commands.
—Salman Rushdie, The New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2022
A day earlier, Iraqi troops began turning up in quantity at the huge British cantonment at Basra Airport.
—Simon Akam, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2021
Areas like cantonment, Clement town and Raipur are not shown as Dehradun population even though the city bears their population pressure.
—Hridayesh Joshi, Quartz India, 4 Feb. 2020
Tibet, like Xinjiang province to its north, is a cantonment of the People’s Republic.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 24 Aug. 2019
But his no-nonsense, hands-on training regimen transformed the Continental Army into a skilled fighting force that humbled the British when the Americans emerged from their winter cantonment with the decisive triumph at Monmouth.
—Peter Cozzens, WSJ, 21 Dec. 2018
Machar's troops are expected to go to cantonment sites for training to be unified with the government army.
—Sam Mednick, Fox News, 9 Aug. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cantonment
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Gales Ferry Intermodal had agreed from the start to preserve the footprint of the central fort, and the Archaeological Conservancy announced Dec. 26 a deal to save more.Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
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Nestled in a scenic mountain pass, this is a hike-in park on an interpretive trail to the ruins of the fort.Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 1 Jan. 2025
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The brigade may have assigned two of its 400-person battalions to a costly attack on the Ukrainian garrison in Pogrebki, in the no-man’s-land on the northwestern edge of the salient, starting in November.David Axe, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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The camp is about 30 miles from the U.S. military's al-Tanf garrison, established in 2016.Jane Arraf, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Indeed, Christmas holiday candles that evoke a wholesome evening spent by the fireplace are an effortless way to maintain good spirits throughout the dark and cold days, while making sure your abode smells absolutely intoxicating.Claire Sullivan, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
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The striking A-frame abode in Carmel-by-the-Sea, dubbed Banyan House, is the first home designed by Mark Mills, an apprentice at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin Fellowship from 1944 through 1948.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024
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Saying Goodbye to Jimmy Carter: See All the Moving Photos from the Former President's Funeral Services Carter’s funeral proceedings began on Jan. 4, and will conclude at the Carter residence, where he will be buried in a private ceremony.Bailey Richards, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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That home was the first residence that the couple had bought together after renting in Eagle Rock.Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Also gone are an outdoor pavilion, patio and art installations done by some very famous artists.Danielle Bacher, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Retail trade jobs are in or outside a store, from infomercials to street vendors to vending machines, can sell to consumers or other businesses and involve after-sale services, such as repair and installation, the BLS says.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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His billet family drove from Sherbrooke to watch him defeat Canada.Sarah Jean Maher, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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And Osprey’s interior quality looked another step higher to my eye than on my last test drive about two years ago, from the dash lines to the billet aluminum touchpoints and the upholstery stitching.Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The massacre took place at a rural property where more than 20 people lived in makeshift dwellings.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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There is evidence of Iron Age dwelling in the south and a Roman Villa in the north.David Nikel, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Jupiter rules Sagittarius and Pisces, so making those its domicile signs.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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In the industrial districts and uncanny domiciles of Istanbul, evil gradually starts to appear.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Cantonment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cantonment. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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