military operation

Example Sentences

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At the start of the war against Iran, the president listed his goals for the military operation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

In January, after the U.S. military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, Kalshi allowed its users to bet on the question: “Who will officially lead Venezuela on June 1?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

A major military operation against criminal gangs in southeastern Venezuela has left a trail of ghost towns and abandoned mines in its wake.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Residents have already described seeing a "military operation" of about 30 lorries delivering fencing, hardcore and septic tanks to the site while under the cover of darkness.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Like a military operation, it had many troops but only one commander.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis