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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In 2000, Wilcox left the military and took his computer skills to the private sector.
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Jon Hamilton, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
Hegseth also faced an early grilling from Democratic senators about his past comments on the role of women and other groups in the military.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
Trump's choice for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is Tuesday's main − and only − event, as the former Fox and Friends co-host will be asked to explain an 8-year-old rape complaint that resulted in no charges, allegations of drinking on the job, and his comments about women in the military.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
Several key issues are expected to be addressed during the session as he's already been grilled about his views on diversity in the military will also be scrutinized.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Jon Hamilton, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
Hegseth also faced an early grilling from Democratic senators about his past comments on the role of women and other groups in the military.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
Trump's choice for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is Tuesday's main − and only − event, as the former Fox and Friends co-host will be asked to explain an 8-year-old rape complaint that resulted in no charges, allegations of drinking on the job, and his comments about women in the military.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
Several key issues are expected to be addressed during the session as he's already been grilled about his views on diversity in the military will also be scrutinized.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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“The military.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20military. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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