as in to station
to place in a particular position
The commander deployed additional troops to the region this morning.
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Recent Examples of deploy
They were accused of deploying police forces to parliament to block lawmakers from voting.
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Kim Tong-Hyung and Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
His agents deployed bugs, wiretaps, informants, and disruptive operations on a scale unprecedented in the United States, but most of it was never revealed during Hoover’s lifetime.
—Beverly Gage, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
He was deployed in the Middle East during the first Gulf War and received a Bronze Star for his service in Iran before ultimately retiring as captain.
—The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
In a notable development, though, Gottlieb deployed the 6-foot-4 Marshall at the press’ point of attack rather than the back line.
—Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kim Tong-Hyung and Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
His agents deployed bugs, wiretaps, informants, and disruptive operations on a scale unprecedented in the United States, but most of it was never revealed during Hoover’s lifetime.
—Beverly Gage, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
He was deployed in the Middle East during the first Gulf War and received a Bronze Star for his service in Iran before ultimately retiring as captain.
—The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
In a notable development, though, Gottlieb deployed the 6-foot-4 Marshall at the press’ point of attack rather than the back line.
—Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 11 Dec. 2024
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There was little sign of any security presence, though in some areas small groups of armed men were stationed in the streets.SARAH EL DEEB, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Live map California fire map: Track this fire live From a hotel room in Santa Monica, Silverstein toggled between watching TV news and the Ring cameras stationed around his home as the fire gradually encircled his property through the night.Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Just as data informs product development and marketing strategy, insights from sources like exit interviews and engagement surveys can position HR teams to propose and calibrate decisions that benefit the organization as a whole.Katya Laviolette, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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By aligning their strategies with these trends, executives can position their organizations as innovators in a rapidly evolving landscape.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The 950-square-foot store is located at 2300 Kalakaua Ave.Anthony DeMarco, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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However, the process is slow due to the time and costs involved in locating each person, obtaining their DNA and testing it.Doc Louallen, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Wray’s announcement, at a town hall for agency employees, clears the way for President-elect Donald Trump — who has been critical of the director — to install a new head of the FBI without having to fire Wray or demand his resignation.Ken Dilanian,Dan Mangan, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Owners in certain parts of the country are also seeking waivers on electric vehicle charging stations, which are expensive to install.David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Michigan players, or some of them, had to plant a flag on Ohio State’s field.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 12 Dec. 2024
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The brawl that erupted at midfield after Michigan players attempted to plant a flag on Ohio State’s logo after the Wolverines' upset win last month prompted one Republican lawmaker to try to outlaw the act.Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Deploy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deploy. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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