expeditionary
adjective
ex·pe·di·tion·ary
ˌek-spə-ˈdi-shə-ˌner-ē 
: of, relating to, or being an expedition
also
: sent on military service abroad
an expeditionary force
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But such casualty tolerance might not extend to overseas adventures and expeditionary journeys that go awry.
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Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
Marine expeditionary forces are likely to be attacked by large numbers of such drones, and the protection that ExDECS provides will be a lifesaver.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
China possesses one of the largest and most advanced militaries in the world, with expeditionary capabilities and a growing overseas footprint.
—Evan S. Medeiros, Foreign Affairs, 24 Apr. 2024
The infusion is essential to the Marines’ ability to serve as an expeditionary force that primarily travels by sea, with sizable help from its air assets.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2024
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Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
Marine expeditionary forces are likely to be attacked by large numbers of such drones, and the protection that ExDECS provides will be a lifesaver.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
China possesses one of the largest and most advanced militaries in the world, with expeditionary capabilities and a growing overseas footprint.
—Evan S. Medeiros, Foreign Affairs, 24 Apr. 2024
The infusion is essential to the Marines’ ability to serve as an expeditionary force that primarily travels by sea, with sizable help from its air assets.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2024
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expeditionary
adjective
ex·pe·di·tion·ary
ek-spə-ˈdish-ə-ˌner-ē
: sent on military service abroad
an expeditionary force
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