The first phalanx is short, and indicates that above all other things he is a man of heart and will be dominated by his affections. From Wordnik.com. [The Redemption of David Corson] Reference
At the end of the phalanx was a plain and sober "VOTE" sign, denoting an official polling place. From Wordnik.com. [The Orange County Register - Homepage] Reference
By virtue of that military device known as the phalanx, Alexander conquered his bit of the world. From Wordnik.com. [Revolution, and Other Essays] Reference
The word here is phalanx, meaning a body of infantry drawn up in close order. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2006-09-01] Reference
As Iran Persians look down a mystic well for guidance, a disciplined western military sets up the 'phalanx' against them. From Wordnik.com. [Is Kerry obsolete yet?] Reference
The police are massed in a kind of phalanx, but at the sides you have people just discussing things. From Wordnik.com. [The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed] Reference
Jaroslav and formed a new "phalanx" (with reenforcements) west of the San between Piskorovice and Radymno. From Wordnik.com. [The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 12) Neuve Chapelle, Battle of Ypres, Przemysl, Mazurian Lakes] Reference
The "phalanx" drove into their ranks and advanced rapidly in a northerly direction on its great flanking movement. From Wordnik.com. [The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 12) Neuve Chapelle, Battle of Ypres, Przemysl, Mazurian Lakes] Reference
For two days the "phalanx" rested to replenish its stock of shells; when these had arrived along the Przemysl line. From Wordnik.com. [The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 12) Neuve Chapelle, Battle of Ypres, Przemysl, Mazurian Lakes] Reference
Hungary and in the two passes until Von Mackensen had thrown the right of his "phalanx" across their only avenue of escape. From Wordnik.com. [The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 12) Neuve Chapelle, Battle of Ypres, Przemysl, Mazurian Lakes] Reference
"phalanx"; neither did he think of risking his armies in a battle for Lemberg. From Wordnik.com. [The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 12) Neuve Chapelle, Battle of Ypres, Przemysl, Mazurian Lakes] Reference
He will continue to be the regular fighting unit until the improved "phalanx," and the "Companion. From Wordnik.com. [A Day in Old Athens; a Picture of Athenian Life] Reference
Framed by a phalanx of beefy union guys, Hillary all but cooed. From Wordnik.com. [A DEMOCRATIC HOUSE DIVIDED] Reference
Suddenly, a phalanx of German police appeared and whisked him away. From Wordnik.com. [Tolerating The Intolerable] Reference
Unidentified Man #1 (Actor): (As character) It's a phalanx, finger bone. From Wordnik.com. [TV Forensics: 'Bones' Makes It Look So Easy] Reference
Colin Powell brushed by oblivious, surrounded by a phalanx of grim-faced guards. From Wordnik.com. [What's Love Got To Do With It?] Reference
Its gardens are filled with fountains, palm trees and a phalanx of classical statues. From Wordnik.com. [Portugal's Alluring Hideaways] Reference
A farmer insists bin Laden and a phalanx of followers trekked across his land late one night. From Wordnik.com. [Al Qaeda: Alive And Killing] Reference
A phalanx of competent technocrats will work to attract foreign investment and boost the economy. From Wordnik.com. [Gloria's Poverty Problem] Reference
A phalanx of superstar songwriters is hoping to recharge musical theater with its commercial savvy. From Wordnik.com. [Pop's Bid For Broadway] Reference
We were greeted by a phalanx of Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps soldiers, most in uniform, some not. From Wordnik.com. [s Tooth] Reference
Also, must every singer have a phalanx of dancer boys/girls behind them like some cheesy Vegas burlesque revue?. From Wordnik.com. [Andy Ostroy: MTV's Video Music Awards Make Me Feel 100-Years-Old] Reference
A phalanx of Chilean police escorted new drilling machinery, which was expected to arrive at the mine yesterday. From Wordnik.com. [Four-month dig ahead to free trapped Chilean miners] Reference
A phalanx of identicals, the closest they come to daily contact with women is with the nuns who keep house for them. From Wordnik.com. [SEPARATE, NOT EQUAL AT ALL] Reference
Yabran surrounded himself with a phalanx of 30 thuggish security guards, some of whom had served as torturers for the junta. From Wordnik.com. [Death Of An Untouchable] Reference
As soon as I stepped from the jetway, I was confronted by a phalanx of slot machines blinking and bonging like a Swiss Christmas. From Wordnik.com. [The Other Side Of The Opening] Reference
In Chicago, a phalanx of lawyers recently waged battle over the rights of a 13-year-old who, like Gregory, wants to have her say. From Wordnik.com. [Irreconcilable Differences] Reference
After finishing a distant seventh in the 100 meters, Montgomery sounded off as he tried to escape the track amid a phalanx of reporters. From Wordnik.com. [Starr Gazing: The Long (Jump) Goodbye] Reference
The cups in the room were plastic, and there was no phalanx of aides — only Mark Salter, the senator's longtime assistant and co-author. From Wordnik.com. [Giving Principle a Try] Reference
Clinton was used to having conversations surrounded by a phalanx of secret service and his luxurious, Versailles-like daily mode of living. From Wordnik.com. ['We're Getting Clinton Now As He Really Is.'] Reference
Nor was he perturbed when, amid the drumrolls preceding this or that award, a phalanx of protesters loudly began shouting from the balcony. From Wordnik.com. [THE DIVA IS A PORN STAR!] Reference
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