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 - Completing the passage of a bill to increase the maximum age for armed forces reservists to be recalled from 55 to 65.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
The General Staff of Ukraine's Armed forces said 10 enemy attacks on the town had been repelled.
From Reuters • Oct. 11, 2023
Armed forces chief Micael Byden told Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter he was prepared to assist police efforts.
From BBC • Sep. 28, 2023
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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