the military
noun
: the armed forces
He has had a long career in the military.
The policy is opposed by the military.
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Since the military coup last July, which ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, relations between the U.S. and Niger’s military junta have steadily worsened.
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James H. McGee, National Review, 29 May 2024
But there are signs that the military taboo in Silicon Valley is starting to wear off among startups and investors.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 29 May 2024
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James H. McGee, National Review, 29 May 2024
But there are signs that the military taboo in Silicon Valley is starting to wear off among startups and investors.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 29 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for the military
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“The military.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20military. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.
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