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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After the shooting, Landry fled the residence and the military base, but he was later arrested during a traffic stop on Interstate 85 by the Meriwether County Sheriff’s Office.
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Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Earlier, hundreds of members of the military, all in uniform, lined up in extensive security checkpoints, as a big block of tickets were reserved for those on active duty.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 June 2026
The South Lawn is filled with thousands of guests, including members of the military.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 14 June 2026
All three of Walt Disney’s brothers served in the military during World War I, including Roy Disney, who served in the Navy and became Walt’s business partner.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 14 June 2026
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Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Earlier, hundreds of members of the military, all in uniform, lined up in extensive security checkpoints, as a big block of tickets were reserved for those on active duty.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 June 2026
The South Lawn is filled with thousands of guests, including members of the military.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 14 June 2026
All three of Walt Disney’s brothers served in the military during World War I, including Roy Disney, who served in the Navy and became Walt’s business partner.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 14 June 2026
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 20 Jun. 2026.
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