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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This time, however, the military action represents something new.
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Drew Pittock, USA Today, 31 May 2026
Video released by the military on social media shows a small vessel floating in the ocean before it’s hit and engulfed in a fireball.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Helen Toner, interim executive director at Georgetown University’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology, said those differing descriptions about AI in the military are both true.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
Up until about 20 years ago, space launches were the reserve of national space agencies, the military, and a handful of large businesses.
—David Szondy
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
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Drew Pittock, USA Today, 31 May 2026
Video released by the military on social media shows a small vessel floating in the ocean before it’s hit and engulfed in a fireball.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Helen Toner, interim executive director at Georgetown University’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology, said those differing descriptions about AI in the military are both true.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
Up until about 20 years ago, space launches were the reserve of national space agencies, the military, and a handful of large businesses.
—David Szondy
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 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 4 Jun. 2026.
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