the military
noun
: the armed forces
He has had a long career in the military.
The policy is opposed by the military.
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Then there's the psychological impact on companies that may do business with the military.
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ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
His professional experience includes seven years in the military and 11 years working in manufacturing.
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march 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
Tensions are rising nationally as the military operation in Iran continues and ICE officers appear in airports.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Eight were seriously injured, which is a different category of injury under the military's classification system.
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ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
His professional experience includes seven years in the military and 11 years working in manufacturing.
—Joseph Hernandez
march 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
Tensions are rising nationally as the military operation in Iran continues and ICE officers appear in airports.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Eight were seriously injured, which is a different category of injury under the military's classification system.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the military
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“The military.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20military. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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