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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Ukraine shot down 63 of the drones and another 46 failed to strike a target, the military said.
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Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 1 Jan. 2025
Xi’s campaign for centralized power has extended to the military.
—Sam Bresnick, Foreign Affairs, 31 Dec. 2024
As many as 4,000 military and civilian personnel may participate, and the military has a 135-page directive that covers state, official and military services.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Melissa Chan Melissa Chan is a reporter for NBC News Digital with a focus on veterans’ issues, mental health in the military and gun violence.
—Melissa Chan, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
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Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 1 Jan. 2025
Xi’s campaign for centralized power has extended to the military.
—Sam Bresnick, Foreign Affairs, 31 Dec. 2024
As many as 4,000 military and civilian personnel may participate, and the military has a 135-page directive that covers state, official and military services.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Melissa Chan Melissa Chan is a reporter for NBC News Digital with a focus on veterans’ issues, mental health in the military and gun violence.
—Melissa Chan, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
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“The military.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20military. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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