military operation
Example Sentences
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In recent weeks, the U.S. has shifted focus from its military operation to a campaign against Iran’s economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
A senior councillor in one affected area warns there has been a "loss of control" of the planning system, while villagers living near one site likened its rapid construction to a "military operation".
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
In 2019, the catchphrase "How's the josh?" leapt from Uri: The Surgical Strike - a blockbuster inspired by India's 2016 cross-border military operation against Pakistan- into the political mainstream.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Under the law of armed conflict, striking power infrastructure is permissible if it makes a concrete contribution to a military operation and the potential harm to civilians is minimized.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
For Mom the move from Texas to Florida was a military operation, like the many moves she had made as a child.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
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