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Pershing
PSHIHNG
Pershing (name) means an American surname, notably borne by General John J. Pershing, commander of U.S. forces in World War I. Example: “General Pershing led the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe.”
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An American surname, notably borne by General John J. Pershing, commander of U.S. forces in World War I.
"General Pershing led the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe."
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What does “Pershing” mean?
The word “Pershing” means an American surname, notably borne by General John J. Pershing, commander of U.S. forces in World War I.
How do you pronounce “Pershing”?
“Pershing” is pronounced PSHIHNG (/ˈpɝʃɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Pershing” in a sentence?
Here is “Pershing” used in a sentence: “General Pershing led the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe.”
What part of speech is “Pershing”?
“Pershing” is a name.
