armed forces

Example Sentences

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Colombia's armed forces are taking part in the search for the aircraft, which is in a region that has areas controlled by Colombia's ELN guerrilla group.

From BBC

The PLA remains one of the world’s largest and most formidable armed forces, with an estimated two million personnel operating advanced armaments from stealth fighters to aircraft carriers.

From The Wall Street Journal

He fears that Rodríguez might struggle to control the armed forces and paramilitary gangs.

From The Wall Street Journal

She said the action film star was "almost body-slammed" against the wall by armed forces as they passed each other in a narrow corridor.

From BBC

The armed forces have consistently stressed their loyalty to civilian authority, often issuing public statements reaffirming their commitment to democracy.

From BBC