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cadre

noun

ˈka-ˌdrā

Definition of cadre

as in structure

the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form claims that the problem will never be solved within the existing cadre of the state bureaucracy

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Recent Examples of cadre Beijing has invested in building a cadre of lawyers who understand foreign and international law. — Mark Jia, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026 Yet, in America hard core cadres of extreme, violence-friendly leftists, who are communists in all but name, are poised to gain control of the Democratic Party. — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 His new appointees will likely face the same resistance from the older cadres in the general staff. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 Suber, DeChambeau shine Jackson Suber, a 26-year-old American with just two major starts before this week’s Open Championship, shot an opening-round 65 yesterday to take the first-round lead at Royal Birkdale ahead of a cadre of big names. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cadre

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Now, in this new study, the international team examined the curious fossil under cross-polarized light, allowing more of its structure to be visible.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Ukrainian Drones Are Pushing Back Russian Artillery Russian force structure has historically reflected this emphasis on firepower.

— Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of structure

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Regulatory frameworks need to be built, and so do the supply chains and manufacturing systems.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Their forensic multi-scale remote sensing (MSRS) framework combines satellite radar, laser scanning, and ground-penetrating radar to find suspicious areas, investigate them in detail, and probe what may be happening underground.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

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The agreement addresses the architecture that determines how the product operates.

— Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Nature aside, Cape Town boasts a wonderful juxtaposition of old world architecture and contemporary design across its vibrant neighborhoods.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026

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