militia
Example Sentences
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Iran, he reminded me, has around 90 million people and an estimated 200,000 in the armed militia and paramilitary forces.
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026
The Basij is a volunteer militia controlled by the IRGC, with an estimated one million members.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
The attacks on Iran’s security chief and the head of the Basij militia could make leaders more cautious, complicating the communications needed to run the war.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
Iran has long cultivated militia allies across the Middle East as a way to project power and as a deterrent against attack.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026
“Yes, sir. General Pettigrew claims he saw them yesterday afternoon. General Hill says he was, ah, overeager. General Hill says he expects no opposition but perhaps some local militia, with shotguns and such.”
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
