garrison troops
Frequency: 6.02.5 per million words
Refers to soldiers stationed in a specific fort or town to defend it.
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- At dawn, the commander reviewed the garrison troops on the parade ground.
- The city’s garrison troops were ordered to hold the north gate until reinforcements arrived.
- During the siege, supplies were rationed among the garrison troops.
- She was assigned to train newly recruited garrison troops.
- Had the garrison troops retreated, the fortress would have fallen by nightfall.
- Are the garrison troops adequately equipped for winter patrols?
- By the end of the month, the governor will have inspected all garrison troops in the province.
- A small detachment of garrison troops guarded the harbor warehouses.
- Morale among the garrison troops has improved since the repairs were completed.
- If the rebels cross the river, mobilize the nearest garrison troops immediately.