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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Marshall-Green will play Pete Calvin, a friend from Kayce’s time in the military.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025
If anything, Chinese President Xi Jinping is even more intent on reunification than his predecessors, ordering the People’s Liberation Army to have the military assets in place to invade Taiwan by 2027.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
In a parallel process, the military achievements of Israel and the United States must be leveraged to launch comprehensive negotiations with Iran to stop it from acquiring nuclear weapons.
—Ami Ayalon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Aug. 2025
After a Tuesday meeting to discuss Israel’s war plans, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly emerged in favor of the military taking complete control of Gaza.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025
If anything, Chinese President Xi Jinping is even more intent on reunification than his predecessors, ordering the People’s Liberation Army to have the military assets in place to invade Taiwan by 2027.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
In a parallel process, the military achievements of Israel and the United States must be leveraged to launch comprehensive negotiations with Iran to stop it from acquiring nuclear weapons.
—Ami Ayalon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Aug. 2025
After a Tuesday meeting to discuss Israel’s war plans, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly emerged in favor of the military taking complete control of Gaza.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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“The military.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20military. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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