armies

Example Sentences

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This distinction mattered enormously to the founders, who were deeply suspicious of standing armies and associated them with tyranny and imperial overreach.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

It seems plainly logical that diplomats, tribal members and invading armies are of a distinct sovereignty and not “subject to the jurisdiction” of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Too many lines of code to analyze, armies of AI assistants to wrangle, and lengthy prompts to draft are among the laments by hard-core AI adopters.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

In the 20th Century, Germany used its powerful armies to wage some of the most destructive wars in human history, laying waste to much of the continent and killing millions.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

He will see him feared and respected by everyone, and not hated by his armies.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli