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as in military
of, relating to, or suitable for war or a warrior
the marching band played "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" and several other martial airs
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as in naval
of or relating to the armed services
one of the basic tenets of martial law
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After a fairly successful career as a mixed martial artist, Riddle first garnered attention on the independent scene for his unique appearance, unorthodox MMA style, and stoner persona.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
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Casting is underway for the roles: a skilled younger female martial artist, weapons expert and criminologist with a secret origin story who turns to McCall (Queen Latifah) for help, and an older male former top CIA operative.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Two new murals going up in the Chinatown-International District will pay homage to martial artist and film star Bruce Lee, who spent some of his formative years in Seattle.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
With a 10-1 fight record, mostly against mixed martial artists and other pro-boxing newcomers under his belt, Paul, a former child star and YouTube prankster who began his boxing career in 2018, does not lack confidence — or showmanship.
—Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Your Complete Guide to Pilots and Straight-to-Series orders See All
Casting is underway for the roles: a skilled younger female martial artist, weapons expert and criminologist with a secret origin story who turns to McCall (Queen Latifah) for help, and an older male former top CIA operative.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Two new murals going up in the Chinatown-International District will pay homage to martial artist and film star Bruce Lee, who spent some of his formative years in Seattle.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
With a 10-1 fight record, mostly against mixed martial artists and other pro-boxing newcomers under his belt, Paul, a former child star and YouTube prankster who began his boxing career in 2018, does not lack confidence — or showmanship.
—Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest, considered a military genius and highly respected in the South, served as the Klan’s first Grand Wizard.Brittany Friedman / Made by History, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
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Here is a partial list of war crimes: Deliberate killing that is not justified by a legitimate military objective.Hurst Hannum, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
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Its strategic focus on naval innovation ensures its continued importance in U.S. defense operations.Frank Holmes, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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In December, China also fielded its largest regional maritime deployment in decades – including multiple formations of Chinese naval and coast guard vessels – in regional waters and around the Taiwan Strait, according to Taiwan’s Defense Ministry.Eric Cheung, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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Military service offers both personal growth and long-term career stability, allowing individuals to serve their country while preparing for a successful post-service career.True Tamplin, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
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Does your company take steps to anonymize user data when it is used for its own purposes, shared with service providers, or shared with non-service provider third parties?Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 4 Dec. 2023
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“Martial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/martial. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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