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Recent Examples of generalship
Suggs is listed as the team’s point guard, but because of his tendency for turnovers and general lack of floor generalship, the coaches have deployed him more as a 3-and-D player.
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Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
There’s talk that this could be EMRO’s turn to hold the director-generalship.
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Helen Branswell,
STAT,
14 Apr. 2026
Early military rule Japan set up a government in Korea with the governor-generalship filled by generals or admirals appointed by the Japanese emperor.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Mar. 2026
UConn lured him out of the transfer portal from Georgia to solidify its court generalship, so vital to the kind of offense Dan Hurley likes to run.
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Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
At war, his brilliant generalship and loyal army enabled him to overcome the odds that threatened his victories.
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Paul Vanderbroeck,
Big Think,
9 Feb. 2026
Filmmaking is blind instinct, petty calculations, smooth generalship, daydreaming, pig-headedness, grace, bluff, risk.
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Susan Sontag,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
While his questionable generalship would be memorialized in a long poem by Alfred Tennyson, his other legacy is giving the world the sweater named after his title.
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Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
29 Sep. 2025
Brunson earns the nod here as my second East backcourt starter because of his overall efficiency and floor generalship.
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Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
There’s talk that this could be EMRO’s turn to hold the director-generalship.
—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
14 Apr. 2026
Early military rule Japan set up a government in Korea with the governor-generalship filled by generals or admirals appointed by the Japanese emperor.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Mar. 2026
UConn lured him out of the transfer portal from Georgia to solidify its court generalship, so vital to the kind of offense Dan Hurley likes to run.
—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
At war, his brilliant generalship and loyal army enabled him to overcome the odds that threatened his victories.
—
Paul Vanderbroeck,
Big Think,
9 Feb. 2026
Filmmaking is blind instinct, petty calculations, smooth generalship, daydreaming, pig-headedness, grace, bluff, risk.
—
Susan Sontag,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
While his questionable generalship would be memorialized in a long poem by Alfred Tennyson, his other legacy is giving the world the sweater named after his title.
—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
29 Sep. 2025
Brunson earns the nod here as my second East backcourt starter because of his overall efficiency and floor generalship.
—
Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generalship
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Mayor Dean Trantalis, Commissioner Steven Glassman and Commissioner John Herbst took issue with her leadership, accusing her of being dismissive to subordinates and ruffling too many feathers.
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Zimbabwe’s leadership is facing fresh scrutiny in Washington as the country moves to finalize a constitutional amendment extending the serving president’s term until 2030.
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Andrea Davis, president and CEO of The Resiliency Initiative, has spent 25 years planning emergency response and crisis management for organizations including Disney, Walmart, the FIFA World Cup and Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration.
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Water management plans must include estimates of water usage, discharge locations and plans to minimize water demand.
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The event was hosted by Freedom 250, the group working with the administration to put on anniversary events.
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The administration has said in court filings that its information also discusses slavery.
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While state studies have criticized the state’s education governance model, voters have rejected at least four attempts dating back to 1928 to reform the position.
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The values imparted to me throughout my public school education — equal opportunity, impartial justice, respect for expertise, basic honesty — have been abandoned by a new breed of politician that has turned governance itself into a blood sport.
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
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With Australia closing in on a winner in regulation with its young attack, Egypt settled in over the final 20 minutes or so to regain control of possession and find the more consistent threats on goal.
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Follow the specific directions from your doctor and the exact type of medicine, first and foremost.
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The 2026 Honor Marching Band and Color Guard, under the direction of Boise State professor Phil Hartman, filled the air with festive tunes in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
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“Generalship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generalship. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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