general
adjective
of or relating to all persons or things belonging to a group or category.
generals
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pluralof general.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A group of 72 retired US generals, admirals, and other high-ranking military officers are pressing the US government to cancel plans to livestream an execution by firing squad.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the United States has slashed the number of its generals and admirals by 20 percent, in a move he said is aimed at "accountability."
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
As of Sept. 30, 2023, there were 809 active-duty generals and admirals, 48 fewer than the maximum of 857, according to the Congressional Research Service.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
By one account, he has blocked the advancement of more than 80 generals and admirals.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
Time and time again, presidents escalated—but stopped short of giving the generals what they said they needed.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
