general quarters
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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After midnight on my second voyage, I was asleep when the alarm for general quarters woke me.
From The Verge ● Aug. 25, 2022
Bob Hill was laying in his rack when he heard general quarters sound, sending the crew to their battle stations.
From Fox News ● Sep. 22, 2018
“At general quarters, you had to have your life vest. They had regular small boats picking you up.”
From New York Times ● Jul. 18, 2017
We were on the Liberty Ship SS John A. Treutlen and soon after I took on the role of being a loader on the gun, general quarters was sounded.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 2, 2014
After general quarters, when the crew were dismissed, he went down to his state-room, prepared to meet Mr. Pillgrim.
From Brave Old Salt or, Life on the Quarter Deck by Optic, Oliver
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