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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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The Palau-flagged MT Settebello came under attack on Wednesday after the US military accused it of not complying "with directions from American forces".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

U.S. military forces have carried out multiple waves of airstrikes in the past few days after an Iranian drone downed a U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Within three days, he was sent to a military unit near Moscow for year-long mandatory service.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

On Wednesday, Sir Keir defended his government's record on military spending after Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch accused him of "dithering".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The hope is that opposing military forces will peacefully occupy the area, since there is no reason to fight.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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