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You can use the word "squad" to describe a group of people who have a common purpose, such as a team, a family, a group of friends, or a military unit. For example, you could say, "The cheerleading squad was split into two teams for the competition."
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squad
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A group of people organized for some common purpose, usually of about ten members.
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Herne was set up in October 2011 to look into allegations made against the Met's Special Demonstration Squad (SDS), including using dead children's identities and engaging in inappropriate sexual relationships.
McDermott says his squad is too limited and needs January reinforcements – most fans agree, but many of them also detect unexpected limitations in McDermott's approach and are eager to see some new ideas as well as new faces.
It was Pulis who oversaw safety last term, his No1 praising the "organisation" instilled in a squad who made history by surviving a Premier League campaign for the first time since the elite were revamped.
In addition, our first priority is to invest in the squad and football staff infrastructure to support the manager Eddie Howe and his coaching staff, which we believe is the best strategy to maintain our Premier League status.
Her fate was all the more harrowing because the IRA murder squad that came to kill her dragged her away from her screaming, crying children in a rundown flats complex in 1972, the bloodiest year of the conflict.
Wood will join the England squad today, although he is unlikely to be in contention for England's game in Paris next Sunday.
Wayne Rooney has thanked "tough" Louis van Gaal for helping the Manchester United squad buy into a new football philosophy.
Eighteen of them were either guillotined or shot by firing squad during this period.
Carver's critics claim he is failing to motivate his squad.
Lloris was not part of that squad but the Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper recognises the mood change in the country and said that his team-mates are determined to build on their momentum.
Each has his merits, and could earn a place in the squad, but with limited spots available there is a good chance of them all missing out.
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