major general
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of major general
First recorded in 1635–45
Example Sentences
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The military paid tribute to the major general, who local media reported was 61 when he died, describing the loss as "tragic" and offered condolences to his family and former colleagues.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
Gary Wattnem, an Army Reserve ambassador in Iowa and a retired major general, said the deaths have only strengthened Iowa reservists’ resolve to serve.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
Guest: Steven J. Lepper, retired Air Force major general and former deputy legal counsel to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
From Slate • Dec. 2, 2025
Veruv, the major general, put the total number of gunmen to enter the kibbutz at about 70.
From Reuters • Oct. 10, 2023
Having achieved the rank of major general, Garfield resigned his U.S.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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