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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Hegseth has long argued, without offering evidence, that women in the military benefit from preferential treatment and are not suited for combat roles.
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Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Meanwhile, Sánchez, a former minister now popular with rural voters, has pledged to combat corruption within the police force and promote reforms that would enable the military to support security efforts.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Just wiped out the military of a very dangerous country.
—NBC news, 7 June 2026
Kempfer believes the recent drills may be a joint operation with other branches of the military.
—Joy Benedict, CBS News, 6 June 2026
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Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Meanwhile, Sánchez, a former minister now popular with rural voters, has pledged to combat corruption within the police force and promote reforms that would enable the military to support security efforts.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Just wiped out the military of a very dangerous country.
—NBC news, 7 June 2026
Kempfer believes the recent drills may be a joint operation with other branches of the military.
—Joy Benedict, CBS News, 6 June 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 14 Jun. 2026.
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