Marshals
Definition
Plural of 'marshal': a federal law enforcement officer in the United States, such as those in the U.S. Marshals Service, responsible for court security, fugitive apprehension, and witness protection.
Officials who direct, organize, or lead groups, especially in ceremonial events like parades or races.
High-ranking military officers in certain countries, equivalent to field marshals or air marshals.
Examples
The U.S. Marshals turned the quiet suburb into a high-speed chase scene when they finally nabbed the pizza thief.
Parade marshals herded the floats like overly caffeinated sheepdogs, ensuring no one upstaged the mayor's float.
Race marshals waved flags with such flair that spectators wondered if they moonlighted as interpretive dancers.
The event marshals orchestrated the crowd so smoothly, it felt like they had bribed chaos itself to take a coffee break.