marshal
noun
a military officer of the highest rank, as in the French and some other armies.
marshals
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pluralof marshal.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof marshal (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
marshalnouna military officer of the highest rank, as in the French and some other armies.
Example Sentences
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Nearby hangs Rockwell’s famous 1964 oil painting showing marshals escorting 6-year-old Ruby Bridges to an integrated school.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Ms. Eubanks marshals statistics to show the physical, emotional and financial toll on those who love them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
"We thank you for your patience with this matter. Please listen to the instructions from the safety personnel and marshals who are there to support you."
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
On Thursday, federal marshals in Miami took the Tates into custody.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
He was an avid abolitionist, who helped Frederick Douglass escape from federal marshals in 1859.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
