military service

noun

: time spent serving in the army, navy, air force, etc.

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That’s after a nearly four-year hiatus, as all seven members of BTS — RM, Jin, Jimin, V, Suga, Jung Kook and j-hope — completed South Korea’s mandatory military service. Maria Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026 In the time since their break, the members of BTS completed South Korea’s mandatory military service and pursued solo projects. Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 1 Jan. 2026 The gap saw the individual members fulfilling mandatory military service in South Korea and recording a multitude of solo projects. Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Jan. 2026 Because of his military service, Pryer was eligible to have his cases transferred to the Suffolk County Veterans Treatment Court. Jeff Winter, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for military service

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“Military service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/military%20service. Accessed 4 Jan. 2026.

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