armed forces
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of armed forces
First recorded in 1685–95
Example Sentences
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What’s even more worrisome to many: Armed forces are making up the rules as they go along.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
Armed forces veterans and their families will get priority access to social housing under new rules published by the government.
From BBC • Dec. 18, 2024
Armed forces minister James Heappey has announced he will not be standing as a candidate at the next general election.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2024
Armed forces minister James Heappey said authorities will make it a legal offense for pilots to continue with such training activities.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2022
Armed forces will be stationed to ensure that the process ensues in as orderly a manner as possible.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
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