general headquarters

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noun,plural general headquarters.(used with a singular or plural verb)U.S. Army.
  1. the headquarters of the commanding officer of a large military force. Abbreviation: GHQ, G.H.Q.

Origin of general headquarters

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First recorded in 1855–60

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How to use general headquarters in a sentence

  • A gutsy attack and hostage-taking at the general headquarters of the Pakistan Army in Rawalpindi brought us new boogeymen.

    Terrified Whispers in Pakistan | Fatima Bhutto | October 22, 2009 | THE DAILY BEAST
  • However, that fact was to develop later through a statement put forth with the approval of the censor at general headquarters.

    The Glory of The Coming | Irvin S. Cobb
  • Long before that hour the general headquarters of the Vigilantes swarmed with members.

    Port O' Gold | Louis John Stellman
  • Next morning early Mr. and Mrs. H. went to the general headquarters.

  • This the callers promised to procure, and at once went to the general headquarters for that purpose.

  • Branch field post offices are attached to the general headquarters, and to the headquarters of armies, divisions, and brigades.

    The Postage Stamp in War | Fred. J. Melville