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Brigade

/brəˈɡeɪd/
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(noun) A group of people organized for a common purpose.

The fire brigade was on the scene within five minutes of receiving the call.
The fire brigade arrived to find the house well alight.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The fire ____ arrived quickly to put out the fire in the old house.

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