marshal
noun
a military officer of the highest rank, as in the French and some other armies.
had marshalled
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past perfectof marshal.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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By 2010, Woodcock had marshalled the center into a powerhouse with great independence — in many ways, outside the reach of the political whims of the commissioners who came and went.
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2025
Within three months, she had marshalled an unlikely group of astrophysicists into a 50-strong orchestra and choir, working with Damon Albarn and Bobby Womack.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 3, 2013
"Without the massive overseas aid I had marshalled," said Busia, "the country is utterly bankrupt."
From Time Magazine Archive
So he withdrew the squadrons that he had marshalled before the gates, sent away his guns, and said that he would be merciful to Debreczen.
From Tales From J?kai by M?r J?kai
He had marshalled his facts well, and his measured advance towards his dénouement was not without its effect on his audience.
From The Yellow Streak by Valentine Williams
