as in troops
the combined army, air force, and navy of a nation
our nation's armed forces are stationed throughout the world
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There is a vision – if not the necessary means or relevant foundations – to rebuild and modernize the armed forces.
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Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Apr. 2025
De Moraes suggested that his life had been saved by connections in the armed forces, forged during his time as justice minister.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
The build up of their armed forces is taking place at a pace which is incredible.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2025
Mike Kemp | Tetra Images | Getty Images Members of the U.S. armed forces qualify for special tax breaks, which can offer unique financial planning opportunities, experts say.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
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Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Apr. 2025
De Moraes suggested that his life had been saved by connections in the armed forces, forged during his time as justice minister.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
The build up of their armed forces is taking place at a pace which is incredible.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2025
Mike Kemp | Tetra Images | Getty Images Members of the U.S. armed forces qualify for special tax breaks, which can offer unique financial planning opportunities, experts say.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Armed forces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armed%20forces. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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