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military

[mil-i-ter-ee] / ˈmɪl ɪˌtɛr i /


NOUN
armed force
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Antonyms
STRONGEST
noncombatants


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Some Venezuelan volunteer rescue workers said police and military officers tried shaking them down for bribes to pass checkpoints.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

He also said he wanted to see a "sustained increase" in defence investment, without committing to a specific target, whilst being "more open with the public" about cost overruns or delays to military procurement.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

In late June, support from the International Committee of the Red Cross enabled the Civil Defense to resume recovery efforts for a limited number of hours in approved areas, after coordinating with the Israeli military.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026

Second, human accountability wherever AI shapes consequential decisions in areas like healthcare, education and lethal military action.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

The Japanese military moves easily through the open city of Manila.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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