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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Netanyahu, the son of a historian, grew up in Jerusalem’s elite circles and served in the military’s prestigious Sayeret Matkal commando unit.
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Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Alyse Lopez-Salm, who lives in a small North Carolina town close to the military base that employs her husband, is one of the 35 million Americans who work from home.
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Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The government reported on state television that more than 14,000 members of the military and police are now patrolling La Guaira state, where access is blocked and special permits are required to enter.
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Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said on state television Saturday that more than 14,000 members of the military and police are patrolling the area, where access is now blocked and special permits are required to enter.
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Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
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Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Alyse Lopez-Salm, who lives in a small North Carolina town close to the military base that employs her husband, is one of the 35 million Americans who work from home.
—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The government reported on state television that more than 14,000 members of the military and police are now patrolling La Guaira state, where access is blocked and special permits are required to enter.
—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said on state television Saturday that more than 14,000 members of the military and police are patrolling the area, where access is now blocked and special permits are required to enter.
—
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
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“The military.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20military. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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