armed forces
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of armed forces
First recorded in 1685–95
Example Sentences
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The desired link at UFC Freedom 250 is between the armed forces and the MMA athletes.
From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026
"Our armed forces have always been bound by the rule of law, and those who served honourably and followed the rules have absolutely nothing to fear."
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
The prime minister announced in March that British armed forces were "now able to board sanctioned vessels that are passing through our waters".
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
This year’s event included a salute to the armed forces, with the official songs of the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
At the bottom of the scaffold stand four hand-selected members of the armed forces.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
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