as in troops
the combined army, air force, and navy of a nation
our nation's armed forces are stationed throughout the world
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Your body's immune system is like its own armed forces, sworn to protect it from all threats, both internal and external.
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Karina Zaiets, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
What’s notable, and ominous for the regime of Russian President Vladimir Putin, is when and where the Russian armed forces lost all those vehicles.
—David Axe, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The governor can also order that the U.S. flag be flown at half-staff on the death of a notable present or former government official or member of the armed forces who dies while on active duty.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
In another riveting speech — this time delivered via video — the actor dedicated his award to the armed forces of Ukraine.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
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Karina Zaiets, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
What’s notable, and ominous for the regime of Russian President Vladimir Putin, is when and where the Russian armed forces lost all those vehicles.
—David Axe, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The governor can also order that the U.S. flag be flown at half-staff on the death of a notable present or former government official or member of the armed forces who dies while on active duty.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
In another riveting speech — this time delivered via video — the actor dedicated his award to the armed forces of Ukraine.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
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