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marines

NOUN
military
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Antonyms
STRONGEST
noncombatants


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A US Marine Corps Forces Pacific spokesperson said the Australian facility will support equipment and supplies for marines operations and exercises across the Indo Pacific.

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

Footage published by Centcom shows US marines rappelling from a helicopter on to the deck of a ship, said to be the oil tanker Celestial Sea, in the Gulf of Oman.

From BBC May 21, 2026

More than 10,000 U.S. sailors, marines and airmen were involved in the mission, as well as more than a dozen warships and aircraft, Centcom said.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 15, 2026

Soldiers, marines, and their support crews need food, water, ammo, and other supplies; a base of some sort would have to be set up.

From Slate Apr. 1, 2026

He could not recollect his reason for being there—why he had enlisted to fight in the marines, what the point of it was.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson




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