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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Examples (10)

  • 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.