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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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But while tensions have eased recently, an agreement between the countries has not yet been reached, and, as the BBC previously reported, the US is seeking a larger military presence.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Many see a chance for greater freedom and economic transformation, even as others vow to resist any American military intervention.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Yet there are no guarantees that doubling down on military force will work.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

“For me, the most important data point was the purge External link of the highest levels of China’s military a couple months ago,” said Arjun Jayaraman, Quantitative Portfolio Manager at Causeway Capital Management.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

To save money, the captain had arranged for them to stay in military housing.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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