militarize
Example Sentences
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The sleepy town is under a militarized quarantine.
From Los Angeles Times
Naik was born in Kashmir, a region in northwest India that is claimed by both India and Pakistan and is one of the world’s most militarized zones.
From Los Angeles Times
Consider that during World War II, roughly 3 million tons of explosives were used against the Axis powers, which comprised three large and heavily militarized nations.
From Salon
Hadrian’s Wall or the Rhine River represented stable, militarized frontiers, but in Syria, the Romans and Sasanians may have competed for influence among local tribes and kingdoms.
From Science Magazine
The bloodshed is a product of narco gangs tiring of playing cat-and-mouse with the authorities in more militarized countries like Colombia and Mexico.
From Seattle Times
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