the military
noun
: the armed forces
He has had a long career in the military.
The policy is opposed by the military.
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On June 1, 2025, the military branch will roll out its new Army Fitness Test (AFT) as a replacement for the current Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT).
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
The Army, the military's largest service, spent more on recruiting bonuses in 2022 and 2024 than the other services.
—Arkansas Online, 26 May 2025
Jack Stowe, a 99-year-old U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, was honored for his bravery of enlisting in the military at only 15-years-old.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 May 2025
The holiday, on Monday, May 26, is meant to honor those who died serving in the military.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 25 May 2025
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
The Army, the military's largest service, spent more on recruiting bonuses in 2022 and 2024 than the other services.
—Arkansas Online, 26 May 2025
Jack Stowe, a 99-year-old U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, was honored for his bravery of enlisting in the military at only 15-years-old.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 May 2025
The holiday, on Monday, May 26, is meant to honor those who died serving in the military.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 25 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for the military
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“The military.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20military. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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