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high brass

British  

noun

  1. brass containing 65 per cent copper and 35 per cent zinc, used for most applications

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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While she isn’t concerned about running out of competent, capable leaders among the high brass, she does have her concerns.

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At least our high brass is rationed in passing out Britain's combat awards .

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General James Gavin and other high brass, he was turned down cold.

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Chamberlain could see, even at this distance: the high brass.

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