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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The lawsuit, which was obtained by ABC News, was filed in the U.S. District Court-Western District of Washington on behalf of six active duty transgender service members, a transgender person seeking to enlist in the military, as well as Seattle human rights organization Gender Justice League. Deena Zaru, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2025 Abdel Kareem Hana/AP Israel's defense minister is telling the military to prepare to implement President Trump's plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza. Ryland Barton, NPR, 6 Feb. 2025 During and after World War II, the government used the influenza vaccine for the military, not the general public. Stopping a pandemic In the spring of 1957, the government called for vaccine manufacturers to accelerate production of a new influenza vaccine for all Americans. Alexandra M. Lord, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2025 The 50km ride was one of the team-building tasks, designed by the military, set for FC Nordsjaelland’s (FCN) under-17s players during a training camp. Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for the military 

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