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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Ukraine's armed forces, meanwhile, are still battling to slow Russia's advances along the 600-mile front line, especially in the eastern Donetsk region.
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arkansasonline.com, 6 Mar. 2025
In addition, Russia and its armed forces have suffered significant damage to their global reputation.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
While uniformed service members execute military missions, civilians develop policies, oversee budgets, and maintain the intricate supply chains that keep the armed forces running.
—Madeleine May, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2025
An adviser rather than a decision-maker, the chairman helps the president understand the armed forces’ options and capabilities during military crises.
—Dwight Stirling, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2025
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arkansasonline.com, 6 Mar. 2025
In addition, Russia and its armed forces have suffered significant damage to their global reputation.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
While uniformed service members execute military missions, civilians develop policies, oversee budgets, and maintain the intricate supply chains that keep the armed forces running.
—Madeleine May, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2025
An adviser rather than a decision-maker, the chairman helps the president understand the armed forces’ options and capabilities during military crises.
—Dwight Stirling, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for armed forces
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