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military

[mil-i-ter-ee] / ˈmɪl ɪˌtɛr i /


NOUN
armed force
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STRONGEST
noncombatants


Example Sentences

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“We have to take care of one thing: military protection.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The U.S. military drew up plans for strikes on nuclear installations, and Defense Secretary Bill Perry presented a plan for a large military buildup in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The experience helped the military refine tactics and procedures that have helped form the foundation of rescue operations since.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

For 2027, President Donald Trump is asking for a record military defense budget of $1.5 trillion as part of the White House’s proposed budget plan.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Only the military convoys and ambulances were able to find a way through, honking their horns at us, waving us all aside.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo