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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How drones are leveling the military playing field.
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Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
The moment was captured on Saturday, June 13, during Trooping the Colour, the military ceremony held to mark the monarch’s official birthday, which the royal family attends every year.
—Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 21 June 2026
China’s leader has directed the military to be prepared for a possible Taiwan takeover by 2027.
—Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 21 June 2026
After leaving the military, Atkins-Butcher moved to Chicago, a young single mother of two with a determination to build something better.
—Arkansas Online, 21 June 2026
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Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
The moment was captured on Saturday, June 13, during Trooping the Colour, the military ceremony held to mark the monarch’s official birthday, which the royal family attends every year.
—Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 21 June 2026
China’s leader has directed the military to be prepared for a possible Taiwan takeover by 2027.
—Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 21 June 2026
After leaving the military, Atkins-Butcher moved to Chicago, a young single mother of two with a determination to build something better.
—Arkansas Online, 21 June 2026
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“The military.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20military. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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