Sentence examples for closest formation from inspiring English sources

Yet, with the American division still well to the rear, the 27th British Commonwealth Brigade was the closest formation, and it was subsequently ordered forward to assist the American paratroopers.

And pigs might also fly in close formation.

This frightens the birds and brings them into close formation behind their leader.

In the Eastern Conference standings today, you'll find eight teams in close formation, with the Flyers in the eighth spot.

Continuity mistake: When we first see the motorcade with the bus they are in close formation.

Hoplite, heavily armed ancient Greek foot soldier whose function was to fight in close formation.

Fighting in close formation, some regiments lost 80 percent of their men in a single battle.

Mixed metaphors fly in close formation: "The slice of mankind that is lucky enough to dine at Daniel is certainly recharged by Boulud's exalted contribution".

You can't complete a section of the game without the sidekicks' accompanying you in close formation, and if one of them dies, the game ends.

Twenty-five helinopters in close formation flying at a crawl up the harbour made a magnificent and sinister sight, Apocalypse Now without the slaughter.

Like most air shows, it promised to entertain spectators with the sight of gaudily painted fighter jets performing impossible stunts in close formation.