armed forces
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of armed forces
First recorded in 1685–95
Example Sentences
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To prevent a particularly serious accident or disaster, the armed forces may also use conventional firearms, among other means.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
In response, Burnham insisted: "This chancellor of all chancellors will be willing to provide that funding to our armed forces."
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
The measure will remain in force while the judge rules on a legal action filed by a citizen against the government and the armed forces over the alleged violation of the minors' fundamental rights.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Korostelov said Ukraine’s armed forces deserve much of the credit for recent successes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
“A revolutionary council of the armed forces has been established, and our watan will now be known as the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan,” Abdul Qader said.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
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