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.
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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
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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
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“The military.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20military. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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