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[ pur-shing or, for 2, -zhing ] / ˈpɜr ʃɪŋ or, for 2, -ʒɪŋ /
nounJohn Joseph "Blackjack", 1860–1948, U.S. general: commander of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I. Military. - a 46-ton (42-metric ton) U.S. heavy tank of 1944–52, with a five-man crew and a 90 mm gun.
- a two-stage surface-to-surface ballistic missile.
Words nearby Pershingperseverance, perseverate, perseveration, persevere, persevering, Pershing, Pershing II, Pershing, John, Persia, Persian, Persian blinds Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for PershingHe has been in a very public battle over nutritional supplement maker Herbalife with Pershing Square's William Ackman. Carl Icahn Takes a Shine to Apple|CNBC|August 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST Pershing was committed to this second decision by his prior decision to deploy the AEF as an independent corps. David's Bookclub: Until the Last Trumpet Sounds|David Frum|December 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST We learn more about Pershing's postwar speech-making than we ever learned about his wartime war-making. David's Bookclub: Until the Last Trumpet Sounds|David Frum|December 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST Shortly after the wedding, Pershing was promoted to brigadier-general, overstepping 835 more senior officers. David's Bookclub: Until the Last Trumpet Sounds|David Frum|December 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST
As commander of the American Expeditionary Force, Pershing made two all-important and bitterly controversial decisions. David's Bookclub: Until the Last Trumpet Sounds|David Frum|December 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST In spite of his success, however, Pershing was not yet ready to take up the strenuous course in the Military Academy. The Story of General Pershing|Everett T. (Everett Titsworth) Tomlinson The task set for Pershing's men was in theory almost as difficult as clearing the Argonne Forest. Our Army at the Front|Heywood Broun It is not difficult to trace the source of the inspiration of Pershing's life. The Story of General Pershing|Everett T. (Everett Titsworth) Tomlinson Despite her spouse's hints, Blossom never lost faith in Pershing. The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon|Richard Connell There was a Sunday upon which Pershing announced that he would inspect the American troops in their billets.
British Dictionary definitions for Pershing (1 of 2)
nounJohn Joseph, nickname Black Jack. 1860–1948, US general. He was commander in chief of the American Expeditionary Force in Europe (1917–19) British Dictionary definitions for Pershing (2 of 2)
nouna US ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear or conventional warhead Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 |