professional army
Example Sentences
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For the Saudis and Turks, Pakistan’s professional army and status as the only nuclear-armed Muslim-majority nation make it an attractive partner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Its most important goal was probably to prevent the federal government from starting a professional army.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2023
"After the end of the war, Ukraine will abandon the draft as it existed before the war. The foundation of our defence will be a professional army."
From Reuters ● Jul. 6, 2023
Billboards and public transit ads in various regions proclaim, “This is The Job,” urging men to join the professional army.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 10, 2022
He had wanted to develop a professional army to enhance US prestige in the eyes of European countries.
From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
