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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Fedorov, a popular minister credited with modernizing Ukraine’s armed forces and accelerating the military’s embrace of technology and drone warfare, was dismissed last month after reportedly falling out with the country’s top military commander. ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 Search-and-rescue crews later confirmed there were no survivors, the military said. Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 It is set up to maintain its editorial independence from the military and government. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026 The names of those on board will be released 24 hours after their next of kin are notified, the military said. Irene Byon, NBC news, 21 Aug. 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 24 Aug. 2026.

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