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defense forces

noun as in armed forces

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The Daily Beast contacted an Israel Defense Forces spokesperson, who said it “does not comment on foreign reports.”

Instead of heading to college, every 18-year-old must serve in the Israel Defense Forces first.

On Thursday, the Israel Defense Forces thwarted an attack of 13 Palestinian gunmen who emerged near Kibbutz Sufa near the border.

As tensions have risen it is clear that the self-defense forces are trying to monitor who and what comes in and out of the city.

People were eager to see the place that, just two days ago, was guarded with state air defense forces and riot police squads.

"Call the defense forces," Bors commanded the grid office, by transmitter.

The defense forces of our Allies now number five million men, several thousand combatant ships, and over 25,000 aircraft.

It is proposed that the appointment as Commander of Defense Forces be permanent, he said mildly.

You command the defense forces of Yugna for always, said the bearded old man, gently.

One of the deputies was chief of the air and air defense forces, and all of the others were generals.

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On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to defense forces, such as: military, troop/troops, armament, armed services, fighting machine, and military service.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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