defense forces
Example Sentences
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“Kuwait has acknowledged this incident, and we are grateful for the efforts of the Kuwaiti defense forces and their support in this ongoing operation.”
From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026
There are also many other bases nearby, manned and operated by U.S. and various European defense forces.
From Slate • Jan. 8, 2026
Marines conducted training exercises with the country’s defense forces.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025
“The defense forces are taking measures to prevent the advance of the enemy,” the statement said..
From Seattle Times • May 26, 2024
It is my studied conviction that no nation will ever risk general war against us unless we should be so foolish as to neglect the defense forces we now so powerfully support.
From State of the Union Address by Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David)
