Example Sentences

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There had been calls for the removal, even the court-martialling, of the general concerned, but the army had defended the latter and he had been allowed to complete the campaign.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

But I say I am ashamed of you to go private court-martialling your own father in that way, and find such fault with him for helping you to get off!”

From Real Gold A Story of Adventure by Fenn, George Manville

They have a pretty habit of court-martialling naval officers when they risk their ship unnecessarily.

From A Gunner Aboard the "Yankee" by Doubleday, Russell

They've struck the originality all right," he admitted, "but, Lord, the time that will be wasted court-martialling you fellows!

From The Man from the Clouds by Clouston, J. Storer (Joseph Storer)

The rest of the year was uneventful, except for the court-martialling of Lee and his duel with Laurens, who challenged him for his defamation of Washington.

From The Conqueror by Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn