armed forces
plural noun
: the combined military, naval, and air forces of a nation
called also armed services
Examples of armed forces in a Sentence
our nation's armed forces are stationed throughout the world
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The governor can also order that the U.S. flag be flown at half-staff on the death of a notable present or former government official or member of the armed forces who dies while on active duty.
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Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
Shooting down their own helicopter, deadly train crash in Murmansk, oil washed up on Black Sea beaches, a rocket fuel plant and now an oil refinery both being expertly targeted by Ukraine's armed forces.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The Lightning’s dedication to the armed forces can also be seen on the ice at Amalie Arena and rinks throughout the Tampa Bay region thanks in large part to the effort of individuals such as former NHLer Ryan Malone and former Marine and Florida Army National Guard member, Chris Scangarello.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
But Wisconsin’s state law has exceptions that allow a minor to possess a firearm for target practice under adult supervision, for use in the armed forces or for hunting.
—Karina Tsui, Holly Yan and Nicole Chavez, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
Shooting down their own helicopter, deadly train crash in Murmansk, oil washed up on Black Sea beaches, a rocket fuel plant and now an oil refinery both being expertly targeted by Ukraine's armed forces.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The Lightning’s dedication to the armed forces can also be seen on the ice at Amalie Arena and rinks throughout the Tampa Bay region thanks in large part to the effort of individuals such as former NHLer Ryan Malone and former Marine and Florida Army National Guard member, Chris Scangarello.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
But Wisconsin’s state law has exceptions that allow a minor to possess a firearm for target practice under adult supervision, for use in the armed forces or for hunting.
—Karina Tsui, Holly Yan and Nicole Chavez, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Armed forces.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armed%20forces. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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