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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As a family, volunteer to serve or deliver meals to those in need, make care packages for the military, or work with Toys for Tots or another gift-giving charity to allow your child to provide for another child who would otherwise not have his wish list granted.
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Ellen Sturm Niz, Parents, 19 Dec. 2025
According to his obituary, Ryan served in the military before working for 25 years in the Kingston Police Department.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
The similarities between the military and Baich’s CISO role at ChoicePoint and later, American Insurance Group and Wells Fargo, were striking.
—Brianna Monsanto, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025
That concept endured, and during the Roman Empire, for example, officials required that the military lay out a new town or city around a central rectangular space, Dunham-Jones said.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
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Ellen Sturm Niz, Parents, 19 Dec. 2025
According to his obituary, Ryan served in the military before working for 25 years in the Kingston Police Department.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
The similarities between the military and Baich’s CISO role at ChoicePoint and later, American Insurance Group and Wells Fargo, were striking.
—Brianna Monsanto, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025
That concept endured, and during the Roman Empire, for example, officials required that the military lay out a new town or city around a central rectangular space, Dunham-Jones said.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
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 21 Dec. 2025.
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