armed forces

Example Sentences

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Despite robust public warnings to Tehran, and capable armed forces, the Emiratis still prefer to stay out of direct attacks on Iran.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Little has been seen - and nothing heard - from Aung San Suu Kyi since she was arrested on the day the armed forces ousted her elected government more than five years ago.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

During the fighting, Iran’s leadership showed unity in its political messaging and maintained tight command and control over its armed forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

The image evoked dominance at sea, as Iran's armed forces continue a blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas in peacetime.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The armed forces of the United States are loaded with Texans and often dominated by Texans.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck