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Recent Examples of minuteman
From the minutemen of the Revolution, to the last military defender of the day, bless them.
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Jennifer Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 12 Nov. 2019
Americans may produce films about the Greek city-states’ stand against Persia, but long gone is the minuteman who shared features with his Athenian counterpart.
—Steele Brand, Time, 20 Sep. 2019
The minutemen hold the ceremony two Saturdays before Patriots Day each year, opening the season of Revolutionary War reenactment events around the region, according to Jeannette Pothier, 75, of Bedford, who is sergeant quartermaster for the company.
—Jeremy C. Fox, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Apr. 2018
Jennifer Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 12 Nov. 2019
Americans may produce films about the Greek city-states’ stand against Persia, but long gone is the minuteman who shared features with his Athenian counterpart.
—Steele Brand, Time, 20 Sep. 2019
The minutemen hold the ceremony two Saturdays before Patriots Day each year, opening the season of Revolutionary War reenactment events around the region, according to Jeannette Pothier, 75, of Bedford, who is sergeant quartermaster for the company.
—Jeremy C. Fox, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minuteman
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During a desperate time for Washington’s army, with their fate uncertain, the Taneytown militiamen marched north through a blizzard and survived a smallpox outbreak that took the lives of 12 men.John Laycock, Baltimore Sun, 27 Dec. 2024
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The militiamen have carried out executions, forced disappearances or looting every six days on average, the data shows.Arlette Bashizi, New York Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Ryder told reporters the National Guard has about 5,000 guardsmen, 80 high-water vehicles and 50 helicopters from 17 states have been deployed to the region, including 1,500 active-duty members in North Carolina.Greg Wehner, Fox News, 10 Oct. 2024
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The children were welcomed to the London residence by palace guardsmen and musical accompaniment from the Band and Bugles of the Rifles Regiment (Camilla is Colonel-in-Chief of the regiment).Simon Perry, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Talmud — which is a compilation of ancient teachings regarded as sacred by the Jewish people — tells of Judah Maccabee, a guerrilla leader who helped preserve the Jewish religion, according to brittanica.com.Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
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On 17 December 1996, the guerrilla movement Movimiento Revolucionario Tùpac Amaru (yep, that’s where Tupac Shakur got his name) took 500 people hostage at the residence of the Japanese ambassador, and the then President of Peru, Alberto Fujimori, declared a state of emergency.Teresa Grøtan (Tr. Caroline Waight), The Dial, 12 Nov. 2024
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While other toy companies have struggled financially – Hasbro, the maker of GI Joe, Monopoly, and other toys, recently announced layoffs – Mattel has thrived with toys that include Hot Wheels and Barbie dolls, two of the hottest and most iconic items in retail.George Petras, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Gut Check Time Although scientists don’t understand the root causes of both GI disorders like irritable bowel disorder and mood disorders like anxiety and depression, more research has been connecting the two.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Minuteman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minuteman. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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