Definition of MILIARY

Examples of miliary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The charges were the result of an investigation into allegations that Trump used miliary aid as leverage to pressure Ukraine into opening two investigations for his own political benefit. — William Cummings, USA TODAY, "'Deeply saddened and disappointed': Group of Rep. Jeff Van Drew's aides resign after he flips to GOP," 16 Dec. 2019 Erdogan's comments come as Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo led a delegation to Turkey to try to negotiate a deal to end the miliary operation. — Doug Criss, CNN, "5 things to know for October 16: Democratic debate, Syria, impeachment inquiry," 16 Oct. 2019 Emirati miliary advisers are leading a force of about 5,000, most of them locally recruited Yemeni troops, according to a senior Emirati official. — New York Times, "Battles Rage Around International Airport in Strategic Yemeni City," 16 June 2018 Earlier in the day, Trump kicked off his first Christmas eve in office with a video call to active miliary members overseas. — Staff And Wire Reports, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Trump spends first Christmas Eve in office honoring troops, tracking Santa," 24 Dec. 2017 For decades, local law enforcement agencies have requested surplus miliary equipment from the U.S. government to use in their efforts to fight crime and protect the public. — David Hernandez, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Military equipment distributed to law enforcement agencies," 1 Oct. 2017

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29 Dec 2019

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“Miliary.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miliary. Accessed 28 January 2020.

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