Example Sentences

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"Today the queue is flowing better," he said, adding that the Taliban were marshalling people into separate UK and US evacuation queues, which was "making a big difference".

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2021

Experienced Dons duo Gavin Rae and Russell Anderson were marshalling central areas and frustrating the hosts but Craig Brown's side did not make the most of their possession in attacking areas.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2012

The same night that Bacon and his patriot followers were entrenching themselves on the heights, the Governor and his adherents were marshalling themselves in the city.

From The Cavaliers of Virginia or, The Recluse of Jamestown. Vol. II by Caruthers, William A. (Alexander)

During all these long hours, when expectation and suspense were sufficient to try the stoutest nerves, the two commanders were marshalling their lines for the obstinate struggle which was plainly at hand.

From A Life of Gen. Robert E. Lee by Cooke, John Esten

The general and his staff were soon mounted and riding rapidly toward the masses and long lines of troops that were marshalling on the plain below.

From Fort Lafayette or, Love and Secession by Wood, Benjamin