armed forces
Example Sentences
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State institutions, led by the powerful and popular armed forces, have grown stronger and better organized.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
BBC Verify asked the MoD if the UK's armed forces had intercepted any sanctioned vessels since 25 March.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Iran’s rulers have shown unity during the fighting, coordinating their political messaging and maintaining command and control over their armed forces.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
"At dawn today, the armed forces detected a number of hostile drones in Kuwaiti airspace, which were dealt with in accordance with established procedures," the military posted.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
As the commander in chief of the armed forces, the president would have the sole power to review the final verdict.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple