the Marines
noun
: the part of a country's military forces that includes soldiers who serve on a ship or are closely associated with a naval force : the U.S. Marine Corps or the British Royal Marines
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Though the board has not formally endorsed a hotel, members have said in meetings that something like the Marines’ Memorial Club hotel in San Francisco should be considered in that master plan.
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Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
However, the board, which heard emotional and heated testimony including arguments that the Marine lawyer abused his position and disregarded orders of his superiors, determined Major Joshua Mast, should remain on active duty in the Marines.
—Jennifer Griffin, Fox News, 11 Oct. 2024
On Monday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said investigations into Arcos' death were underway by the secretaries of security, defense and the Marines to uncover a motive and catch those responsible.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
That curiosity sparked ambition, a drive to propel himself to the Marines Corps, Yale Law School and eventually the U.S. Senate.
—Haley Bemiller, The Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2024
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Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
However, the board, which heard emotional and heated testimony including arguments that the Marine lawyer abused his position and disregarded orders of his superiors, determined Major Joshua Mast, should remain on active duty in the Marines.
—Jennifer Griffin, Fox News, 11 Oct. 2024
On Monday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said investigations into Arcos' death were underway by the secretaries of security, defense and the Marines to uncover a motive and catch those responsible.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
That curiosity sparked ambition, a drive to propel himself to the Marines Corps, Yale Law School and eventually the U.S. Senate.
—Haley Bemiller, The Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2024
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“The Marines.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Marines. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
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