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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Timothy Hawkins, a spokesperson for the military’s Central Command.
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Arkansas Online, 11 Jan. 2026
However, the administration refused this week to rule out using the military to take over Greenland, a former Danish colony that’s been under home rule since 1979.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
Syrian government and Kurdish forces accuse each other of targeting civilians and hospitals, intensifying humanitarian concerns amid the military standoff.
—Ghaith Alsayed, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Those who exit the military often continue their public service in different capacities.
—Michael Szalma, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 11 Jan. 2026
However, the administration refused this week to rule out using the military to take over Greenland, a former Danish colony that’s been under home rule since 1979.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
Syrian government and Kurdish forces accuse each other of targeting civilians and hospitals, intensifying humanitarian concerns amid the military standoff.
—Ghaith Alsayed, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Those who exit the military often continue their public service in different capacities.
—Michael Szalma, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the military
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