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military

[mil-i-ter-ee] / ˈmɪl ɪˌtɛr i /


NOUN
armed force
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STRONGEST
noncombatants


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The U.S. has major military bases and headquarters in Germany, and the country has substantial training areas for American and allied troops.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

“Most of my military friends are all saying the same thing,” said D’Amico, who is also a former infantry platoon commander in the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Plymouth City Council said the cordon was extended following advice from military bomb disposal experts to "allow specialist teams to continue their work safely".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Colombian Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez said the reprisal had followed military pressure after peace negotiations between left-wing President Gustavo Petro and Mordisco.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Worth noting at this point is that the most important military tactic for puffins is the retreat.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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