Examples of 'extra troops' in a sentence

Meaning of "extra troops"

extra troops - Refers to additional military personnel or forces deployed to reinforce existing units or to enhance a military operation. It suggests the allocation of supplementary troops beyond the regular or planned number. Example: 'The commander decided to send in extra troops to support the frontline.'

How to use "extra troops" in a sentence

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This prompted them to send extra troops.
Extra troops were deployed in response.
We need to call for extra troops.
Extra troops and weapons.
The federal agencies sent extra troops to the reservations.
That explains why they have hurriedly sent in extra troops.
Heavily armed army troops also deployed extra troops around ministerial offices and the presidential palace.
The extra troops will bring food and water, and help survivors.
It was practically impossible because the extra troops did not exist.
He has posted extra troops along the border. The Minister of War told me.
Under an agreement with Octavian, Antony would be supplied with extra troops for his campaign.
Image caption Thousands of extra troops have been sent to north-eastern Nigeria.
Bring me something to write with, I will ask the Senate for extra troops.
The government has extra troops Me and deployed.
Supreme Allied Commander of Europe later this morning, asking him to deploy extra troops.

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Transport extra troops to the battle!
Italy has stepped up security across the country, including deploying 700 extra troops to Rome.
I sent you extra troops and what happens? Nothing!
We are getting more news this week of the United States sending 3,500 extra troops to Afghanistan.

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