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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Reason for Ranking: The segment ends with Homer suffocating Kodos with a pillow — this after the military blows up the heads of dozens of aliens. —

Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024 In an effort to make better use of their drug supplies, federal agencies that stockpile drugs — like the military or the Department of Veterans Affairs — asked the FDA to extend the official shelf life of several drugs in the 1980s. —

Keren Landman, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024 The memo also addresses AI’s dual-use nature—its potential for both beneficial and harmful applications in the military and civilian realms. —

James Broughel, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 But Garcia believes Puerto Ricans join the military not just out of patriotic duty or personal gain. —

Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the military