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Recent Examples of militarize
Trump has attracted fierce criticism from Democrats, who have accused him of unlawfully militarizing Los Angeles to shut down the protests.
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Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2025
If militarizing our law enforcement to combat crime sounds dystopian and terrible, what will Dems do to keep violent criminals off the streets?
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2025
Beijing has gradually militarized the South China Sea, deploying the Chinese coast guard and maritime militia to harass U.S. allies’ vessels.
—David Santoro, Foreign Affairs, 22 May 2025
Riley Robinson/Staff The Trump administration’s creation of national defense zones along the border may be an effort to sidestep the law and militarize the border, critics say.
—Riley Robinson, Christian Science Monitor, 17 May 2025
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Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2025
If militarizing our law enforcement to combat crime sounds dystopian and terrible, what will Dems do to keep violent criminals off the streets?
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2025
Beijing has gradually militarized the South China Sea, deploying the Chinese coast guard and maritime militia to harass U.S. allies’ vessels.
—David Santoro, Foreign Affairs, 22 May 2025
Riley Robinson/Staff The Trump administration’s creation of national defense zones along the border may be an effort to sidestep the law and militarize the border, critics say.
—Riley Robinson, Christian Science Monitor, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for militarize
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Assuming that your definition of just fine includes being open to attack by anyone armed with an exploit for the latest security vulnerabilities.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The government sent hundreds of F.B.I. agents, U.S. marshals, and others to the Wounded Knee trenches, armed with military equipment including armored personnel carriers and tear gas.—
Nick Estes,
New Yorker,
26 June 2025
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Saleh said the organization refuses to stand by as Israel ships weapon components to the U.S. to be developed and then used on the people of Gaza.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2025
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With his speed and pass-catching skills, Loveland should quickly become a go-to weapon for Caleb Williams. Day 3 pick who could surprise: Luke Newman, G, Michigan State Jonah Jackson played in only four games last season, because of injuries.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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While superior technology and breakthrough innovations have shaped pivotal moments in history, victory has often relied on something more enduring: the ability to mobilize people, platforms, capital and ideas into a cohesive, mission-ready force.—
Toni Townes-Whitley,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Multiple paramedical resources were mobilized, according to French outlet Le Républicain Lorrain.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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“Militarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/militarize. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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