militarize

Example Sentences

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The sleepy town is under a militarized quarantine.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, they doubled down in 2000 with Plan Colombia, a program to support a Colombian militarized response with resources and training.

From Washington Post

Militants attacked the army vehicle with gunfire in the southern Rajouri sector near the highly militarized Line of Control that divides Kashmir between India and Pakistan, a military statement said.

From Seattle Times

"The main message? Our government is continuing to invest too much in the military, and in militarized law enforcement, and not nearly enough on prevention, people, and our communities," NPP said.

From Salon

Small-time criminals become heroes of the increasingly militarized Hindu right wing, and leaders like Adityanath find themselves in demand as a protector of Hindu interests.

From New York Times