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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The country has for years been dominated by a conservative establishment comprising the military, the monarchy and influential elites.
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
Then came the phone call from the military — 57 years later — announcing that Willis Hall’s remains were finally accounted for.
—Lauren Brensel, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2025
There was no immediate comment from the military on those strikes.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
The cost of the military parade was initially estimated at $25 million to $45 million.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 22 July 2025
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
Then came the phone call from the military — 57 years later — announcing that Willis Hall’s remains were finally accounted for.
—Lauren Brensel, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2025
There was no immediate comment from the military on those strikes.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
The cost of the military parade was initially estimated at $25 million to $45 million.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 22 July 2025
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 29 Jul. 2025.
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