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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Lee Zeldin took the podium at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Wednesday to highlight his experience in Congress and the military, and why those have led the New York politician to support Donald Trump.
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Jj Hensley, USA TODAY, 18 July 2024
The treatment of the Black sailors then, and for decades following the deadly explosion, highlighted the racist treatment of Black members of the military.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2024
One of the blessings and curses one gets from the military is the ability to compartmentalize.
—Paul De Gelder, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024
The Brady bill expanded those who were barred from owning guns to include people convicted of domestic violence and those dishonorably discharged from the military.
—Marin Cogan, Vox, 16 July 2024
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Jj Hensley, USA TODAY, 18 July 2024
The treatment of the Black sailors then, and for decades following the deadly explosion, highlighted the racist treatment of Black members of the military.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2024
One of the blessings and curses one gets from the military is the ability to compartmentalize.
—Paul De Gelder, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024
The Brady bill expanded those who were barred from owning guns to include people convicted of domestic violence and those dishonorably discharged from the military.
—Marin Cogan, Vox, 16 July 2024
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 27 Jul. 2024.
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