armed forces
Example Sentences
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Announcing Jarvis as his new defence secretary, Sir Keir said "we will give our armed forces the capabilities they need to defend Britain and keep our nation secure".
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Having promised to reverse what he called the "hollowing out" of the armed forces, the settlement Healey was offered on Monday was not enough for him.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
"The French authorities will continue to encourage our companies and our armed forces to seek out the ways and means to pursue ambitious European projects that are consistent with our national security interests."
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
But the shift has also raised concerns among some religious liberty advocates and observers who argue that the consolidation may obscure the diversity of belief systems within the armed forces.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
It was a good nickname to remind us and everyone else that Marines have always been the toughest of all the armed forces who fight for America.
From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac
