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Headquarters

/hˈɛˌdkwɔrtərz/
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(noun) The military installation from which troops are commanded and orders are issued; the military unit consisting of a commander and his support staff.

The general commanded him to report to headquarters.
The corporate headquarters is in Los Angeles.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The police station serves as the ____ for all emergency operations in the entire district.

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