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as in troupe
an organized group of stage performers
a celebrated acting troop will be coming to town next month to perform one of Shakespeare's plays
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as in military
troops plural
the combined army, air force, and navy of a nation
the troops overseas are grateful for the support of so many at home
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as in to march
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Peter Baker, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
Telegram also briefly blocked several Ukrainian government-run accounts that let citizens share information about Russian troop movements.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2025
Alex Travelli, New York Times, 31 May 2024
One scene shows an endless train of people trooping into Pallenberg’s and Richards’ home in France, Villa Nellcôte, where the latter decided to record Exile on Main St. One can understand why Pallenberg turned to hard drugs.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 2 May 2024
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Noun
For the first time since that transition 24 years ago, there will be no American troops at war overseas on Inauguration Day.
—Peter Baker, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
Telegram also briefly blocked several Ukrainian government-run accounts that let citizens share information about Russian troop movements.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2025
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The heads of global banks have been trooping through, visiting its stock exchanges, buying property and hiring new staff.
—Alex Travelli, New York Times, 31 May 2024
One scene shows an endless train of people trooping into Pallenberg’s and Richards’ home in France, Villa Nellcôte, where the latter decided to record Exile on Main St. One can understand why Pallenberg turned to hard drugs.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 2 May 2024
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Dance The Cuban contemporary-dance troupe Malpaso Dance Company—skilled, sympathetic, but still searching for a strong identity—returns to its home away from home, the Joyce, for the tenth time.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
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Over the years, as many as 45,000 people have turned out to applaud marching bands, baton twirlers, dignitaries in classic cars and dance troupes.Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2025
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The report said Chinese doctrinal writings have called for using surprise attacks to destroy and paralyze an opponent's air force on the ground to seize air dominance, and the Chinese military has been building the appropriate capabilities to carry out such a series of attacks.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Despite these advancements, however, China’s military also faces serious obstacles.Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Chelsea boots are a wardrobe staple and the perfect way to march powerfully into the new year.Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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That campaign, which began in 1864, forced thousands of Navajo to march hundreds of miles to Fort Sumner, in what is now eastern New Mexico.Derek M. Norman, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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On May 22, three soldiers who witnessed the Mount Suribachi flag-raising on the island of Iwo Jima were greeted by 1,000 schoolchildren.Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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The goal is to slow Russia's advance and weaken their fighting power while sacrificing as few Ukrainian soldiers as possible.Brian Mann, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Shortly after, a procession of riflemen and a statue of the Virgin Mary are paraded from San Geronimo de Taos church in front of more than 1,000 onlookers.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The trophy bearing his name was paraded before the match.Adam Leventhal, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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For Uber Eats food-delivery service, members will earn one mile for every dollar on orders over $40 from restaurants and grocery stores.Leslie Josephs,Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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Driving over the Bay Bridge into the city, billboard after billboard advertised AI products and services.Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025
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Closely matched, Ukraine has managed to outdo Russia in some parts of the uncrewed vehicle battle, with Kyiv striding ahead in the use of naval and ground drones, as well as heavy, multi-rotor airborne drones.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Harris strode purposefully into the House chamber in a plum-colored suit, leading the senators to the joint session of Congress.Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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The Cougars are paced by point guard Kailee Staniland, who plays on the same AAU squad as Lewis, who had a season-high 33 points in Saturday’s 65-45 win at San Marcos.Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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The film is meticulously paced and darkly poetic, offering its protagonist an unusually optimistic and humane ending to his story.Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Troop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troop. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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