sally
noun
a sortie of troops from a besieged place upon an enemy.
have sallied
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present perfectof sally.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Had he known, says Smith, “There is no way in the world I would have sallied forth into the rubber plantation with 100 men to face an enemy regiment with 2,000 or more soldiers.”
From The Guardian ● Aug. 10, 2019
When the Allies throng ashore, Irina and a doughty band of villagers who have sallied forth as a welcoming committee are being held hostage by the Germans.
From Time Magazine Archive
One result is that Yalemen have sallied forth from New Haven to found or be first presidents of 40-other colleges & universities, until Yale has become the most successful Johnny Appleseed in the educational orchard.
From Time Magazine Archive
It would not have sallied out into complaint of loudness, nor spread itself upon the face, and writ sad stories upon the forehead.
From The World's Great Sermons, Volume 02 Hooker to South by Grenville Kleiser
From the Parián alone different troops of soldiers, both foot and horse, have sallied out against them; we are hoping for their entire success.
