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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Did the military strike on Venezuela affect commercial air travel?
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Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
Venezuela’s vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, who under that country’s law takes power, said some Venezuelan civilians and members of the military were killed.
—Meg Kinnard, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
The bonds between civilian authorities and the military are cemented by the profits of illicit economies that enrich both corrupt government officials and senior officers.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 3 Jan. 2026
In her statement, Machado called on the military to recognize González Urrutia as the rightful president of Venezuela.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2026
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Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
Venezuela’s vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, who under that country’s law takes power, said some Venezuelan civilians and members of the military were killed.
—Meg Kinnard, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
The bonds between civilian authorities and the military are cemented by the profits of illicit economies that enrich both corrupt government officials and senior officers.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 3 Jan. 2026
In her statement, Machado called on the military to recognize González Urrutia as the rightful president of Venezuela.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2026
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“The military.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20military. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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