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military

[mil-i-ter-ee] / ˈmɪl ɪˌtɛr i /


NOUN
armed force
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STRONGEST
noncombatants


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Russian private military contractors in the Central African Republic told AFP they took any threats to the upcoming elections in the volatile country "extremely seriously" and were ready to "repel any provocations".

From Barron's

Defense Minister Israel Katz made the remarks at an event celebrating an agreement to build new housing units in the Israeli-occupied West Bank that included government and military officials.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Thai military says the buildings had been taken over by Cambodian forces to store and launch weapons—a claim that Cambodian officials deny.

From The Wall Street Journal

It wins the ability to break every encryption system protecting every bank, every military secret and every private message you’ve ever sent.

From MarketWatch

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the cabinet meeting that a station broadcasting under the authority of the military was highly unusual.

From BBC