general headquarters
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of general headquarters
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, satellite images appear to show extensive damage to the IRGC's naval headquarters and its general headquarters in the eastern suburbs of Tehran.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
But, from general headquarters right down through the 70-odd plants scattered the length & breadth of the land, the whole Allied personnel had one thing in common: Fear.
From Time Magazine Archive
The explosions shook the city and French general headquarters, less than 5,000 yards away.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Can nobody," asked the Daily Mirror, "dampen the airy-fairy optimism of the military spokesman at general headquarters in Cairo?"
From Time Magazine Archive
Two main observation posts were maintained, one above general headquarters in the town, and the other in the Fort.
From A Kut Prisoner by Bishop, H. C. W.
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