as in team
a group of people working together on a task
will need a platoon of assistants to mount the display at the spring flower show
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Recent Examples of platoon
The department is staffed by three 24-hour shifts, or platoons, of firefighters.
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Paul Pringle, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
On May 7, 1970, David exited his platoon's defense perimeter and repeatedly drew attention toward himself after an initial enemy assault that mortally wounded his platoon leader and several other service members, according to the Army.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
All three tight ends are expected to work as a platoon to compensate for Otton's absence.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
With the Mets eying a title, a third base platoon doesn’t seem like a good idea.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Paul Pringle, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
On May 7, 1970, David exited his platoon's defense perimeter and repeatedly drew attention toward himself after an initial enemy assault that mortally wounded his platoon leader and several other service members, according to the Army.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
All three tight ends are expected to work as a platoon to compensate for Otton's absence.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
With the Mets eying a title, a third base platoon doesn’t seem like a good idea.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for platoon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for platoon
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Firefly's team plans to operate the 10 NASA instruments for a complete lunar day, equivalent to about 14 Earth days.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Tune in on Tuesday to see which team will get the victory in this 2024-26 Cricket World Cup League 2 competition.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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Zelensky says Ukraine's army will need to double in size if denied NATO membership Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Ukraine's army would have to double in size if denied membership to NATO.—
Security & Defense Reporter Ellie Cook , reporting from Munich,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Also, some draft-age men have moved abroad, while desertions have undermined the army.—
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13 Feb. 2025
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This exceptional adventure combines the stunning beauty of Arctic landscapes with the rare spectacle of the 2026 total solar eclipse, as the experienced crew ensures optimal positioning for an unforgettable eclipse-viewing experience.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the passengers, their families and the rescue crew.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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The European combat force, including American troops stationed there, is estimated to have around 82 combat brigades.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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Not just yahoos wearing horns and taking selfies in the Capitol building, but putting actual brigades in the field, with artillery.—
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12 Feb. 2025
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The battalion chief all Metro Fire personnel have been sent an information bulletin notifying them of the sheriff’s policy change.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Feb. 2025
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Citygate also provided a comprehensive staffing recommendation and phasing plan which laid out the addition of 25 full-time positions including 14 firefighters, six captains, three battalion chiefs, an administrative support staff and a fire inspector.—
Julia Fomby,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Jones asked for his release, ended up on the Minnesota practice squad and is currently a free agent.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Steven Nelson, who spent the first four of his nine NFL seasons with the Chiefs, came out of retirement and returned to the team in December as a member of Kansas City’s practice squad.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Platoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platoon. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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