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- noun Plural form of
reinforcement .
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Examples
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MCINTYRE: General Jones says he did not use the term reinforcements because that connotes a panic and desperation he says is unwarranted.
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Even after calling in reinforcements from the army, the security forces were often driven back.
Upsurge and massacre in Mexico 1968: part 2 blood at Tlatelolco 1998
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Even after calling in reinforcements from the army, the security forces were often driven back.
Upsurge and massacre in Mexico 1968: part 2 blood at Tlatelolco 1998
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You don't always have to pay top dollar to bring in reinforcements and bartering can also give you terrific opportunities to network and promote your own particular strengths with others.
Caroline Dowd-Higgins: Getting Time on Your Side Caroline Dowd-Higgins 2010
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You don't always have to pay top dollar to bring in reinforcements and bartering can also give you terrific opportunities to network and promote your own particular strengths with others.
Caroline Dowd-Higgins: Getting Time on Your Side Caroline Dowd-Higgins 2010
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“Once the forest station receives the alert, the rangers can then marshal reinforcements from the nearby fire station to put out the fire.”
Student in Kenya Invents Solar Powered Forest Fire Detector | Impact Lab 2010
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Playing politics while our soldiers are in need of reinforcements is bordering on criminal.
Obama: Decision on U.S. troop strength in Afghanistan 'soon' 2009
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Al Qaeda sent in reinforcements, who were caught in a firefight that lasted several hours, killing another nine al Qaeda members.
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Fortunately, the slight delay gave Linda a chance to call in reinforcements before heading to Star Labs, where Jai and Iris attempt to help out their dad.
The Flash #233 – The Wild Wests: Fleeting Lives | Major Spoilers - Comic Book Reviews and News 2009
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How else can you turn a failure into a success without pouring in reinforcements?
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