demilitarize
verb (used with object)
to deprive of military character; free from militarism.
demilitarizing
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present participleof demilitarize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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He said they should always be "persevering in good even when evil is done to us, breaking the spiral of vengeance, disarming violence, demilitarizing the heart".
From Reuters ● Nov. 5, 2022
Mr. Grossi said he planned to contact both sides soon to propose concrete steps to begin demilitarizing the area.
From New York Times ● Sep. 6, 2022
Discussions between India and Pakistan on demilitarizing the glacier have been unsuccessful.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 17, 2022
With Russia giving up its territorial claims in exchange for assurances about demilitarizing the long border between the two countries, their leaders signed a Treaty of Friendship and Alliance in February 1950.
From Salon ● Mar. 13, 2022
About demilitarizing the police as an “occupying force” in the community; reimagining police as “guardians,” not “warriors”; expunging “anti-Blackness” out of police practices; and changing interactions between Black youth and the police.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 23, 2021
