military service

Example Sentences

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They have been shaped, but not deformed, by military service.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The band have been making their comeback after a three-year music hiatus to complete their mandatory military service, and will be in the middle of an 85-date world tour when they perform at the final.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The legislation would apply only to veterans who became disabled as a result of their military service.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Many parents approve of all this passion for the group, which returned to the world spotlight in March following an almost four-year pause so its members could carry out their obligatory military service.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

During the trial, the appointed defense lawyer presented no evidence about Herbert’s background, his military service, his trauma from the war, his relationship with the victim, his obsession with the girlfriend—nothing.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson