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Meanings of general engagement in English
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Usage of general engagement in English
1
In vain the Golden Duke attempted to bring on a general engagement.
2
I would rather meet the enemy and destroy him in a general engagement.
3
It was largely in the woods, and quite a general engagement.
4
It would be just like your coming after me into a general engagement.
5
Towards evening a general engagement took place, and there was very heavy shelling.
6
The Tsarévich hinted at treachery and demanded a general engagement.
7
Skirmishing was kept up along the line, but no general engagement was brought on.
8
Encouraging his party by shouts, and by his own example, a general engagement ensued.
9
A torpedo attack was made during the night and the general engagement resumed next morning.
10
This affair of outposts gave the signal for a general engagement all along the line.
11
Night coming on, prevented a general engagement, but we drove the Yankee line two miles.
12
When dawn broke, a general engagement was in progress.
13
Nearing the steamer, he stood up and excitedly shouted that a general engagement had begun.
14
A general engagement might be precipitated at any moment.
15
Sharp skirmishing resulted without bringing on a general engagement.
16
Besides, it might bring on a general engagement, which it was not safe to risk.
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General engagement through the time
General engagement across language varieties
United Kingdom
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