armed forces
Example Sentences
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He travelled in 2025 to Ukraine, where he enlisted in the country's armed forces and "gained access to information relating to their military personnel, units and locations", police allege.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
After the elections, Min Aung Hlaing -- who led the coup as armed forces chief -- took over as civilian president, handing the office of military leader to staunch loyalist Ye Win Oo.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
The spokesperson said unlike Russia's shadow fleet, "UK armed forces and commercial vessels operate firmly in line with international maritime law".
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
William wants to follow in the footsteps of family members by joining the armed forces and some of his friends signed up at 16.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Others joined different branches of the armed forces.
From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac
