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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That’s why Secret Service, that’s why the military are demanding it.
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Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Multiple federal prosecutors and the FBI investigated the military case regarding Venezuela.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
The loss of Kidal represents a significant blow to Russia’s credibility in Mali, where the military junta has relied on mercenaries to combat Islamic extremism.
—Wilson McMakin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
That’s why the Secret Service, that’s why the military is demanding it.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
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Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Multiple federal prosecutors and the FBI investigated the military case regarding Venezuela.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
The loss of Kidal represents a significant blow to Russia’s credibility in Mali, where the military junta has relied on mercenaries to combat Islamic extremism.
—Wilson McMakin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
That’s why the Secret Service, that’s why the military is demanding it.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 Apr. 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 1 May. 2026.
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