major general
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noun
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Etymology
Origin of major general
First recorded in 1635–45
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The BND had controversial beginnings under its creator Reinhard Gehlen, a former Wehrmacht major general who had served under Hitler.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
“We’re going to see these things everywhere,” said Mick Ryan, a military analyst and retired Australian Army major general.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
In the private sector, larger firms such as Kanematsu, a major general trading company, are hiring savvy graduates such as Uta Yamaguchi who joined in April.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
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
Having achieved the rank of major general, Garfield resigned his U.S.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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