militarize

Example Sentences

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The sleepy town is under a militarized quarantine.

From Los Angeles Times

The Mexican National Guard, a militarized police force, was given the authority to detain migrants, a power that had been largely concentrated in the hands of migration officials.

From New York Times

In stark contrast to normal operations, migration authorities in southern Mexico have also eased militarized migration enforcement over the last month.

From New York Times

The mantra of the militarized state is national security.

From Salon

“We will most likely be a militarized zone.”

From New York Times