deployment
noun
the act of moving something or someone into a strategic position or a position of readiness, or the condition of being in such a position.
deployments
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pluralof deployment.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The U.S. military is expanding its presence in the Philippines with advanced missile deployments, complex exercises and base upgrades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Hegseth told reporters on Thursday that “some deployments are longer than others.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
But recently, some deployments have been extended beyond the standard period.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Jonathan Schroden, chief research officer at the Center for Naval Analyses, told AFP that carrier strike groups are generally designed for six-month deployments for reasons "including sailor welfare."
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
And, amid these deployments, Lefty Stephanides, carrying two corsages, stepped out the front door of his house and began walking to the house where Victoria Pappas lived.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
