armed forces
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The diversion request was granted last year after Perry argued that he suffers from mental health issues due to his time in the armed forces, Ilacqua said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
He argued the armed forces must return to what he described as a more disciplined, combat-focused identity centered on what he called a “warrior ethos.”
From Salon • May 24, 2026
Castro, now 94, was the head of the country's armed forces and faced international condemnation over the crash.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
On Monday, Iran officially announced the formation of the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to manage traffic through the strait which it said should be within the boundaries communicated by the Iranian armed forces.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
The name the armed forces gave to that sickness of the mind and spirit was “battle fatigue.”
From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac
