armed forces
plural noun
: the combined military, naval, and air forces of a nation
called also armed services
Examples of armed forces in a Sentence
our nation's armed forces are stationed throughout the world
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The European Union on Friday moved to prolong temporary protection status for millions of people who have fled the war in Ukraine, but not for new arrivals who would be eligible to serve in the armed forces.
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Lorne Cook,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
If the armed forces are the instrument through which the president evades the Constitution, then the leaders of those armed forces must answer for their role.
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Jon Duffy,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Eight Republicans helped push through a war powers resolution this month that directs the president to remove armed forces from hostilities with Iran, unless Congress declares war or authorizes the use of military force.
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Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Previously, the administration used the executive order to sanction GAESA, the conglomerate run by Cuba’s armed forces that controls about 40% of the country’s economy, Cuba’s state energy company, CUPET, and other Cuban mining companies in joint ventures with foreign companies.
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Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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Lorne Cook,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
If the armed forces are the instrument through which the president evades the Constitution, then the leaders of those armed forces must answer for their role.
—
Jon Duffy,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Eight Republicans helped push through a war powers resolution this month that directs the president to remove armed forces from hostilities with Iran, unless Congress declares war or authorizes the use of military force.
—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Previously, the administration used the executive order to sanction GAESA, the conglomerate run by Cuba’s armed forces that controls about 40% of the country’s economy, Cuba’s state energy company, CUPET, and other Cuban mining companies in joint ventures with foreign companies.
—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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“Armed forces.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armed%20forces. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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