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Forces

British  
/ ˈfɔːsɪz /

plural noun

  1. the armed services of a nation

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The transits "will be possible via coordination with Iran's Armed Forces and with due consideration of technical limitations," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted on X.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Agus Subiyanto, the commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, told reporters that every fallen soldier will receive compensation in recognition of their service.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Maj Gen Tom Bewick, Commander British Forces Cyprus, insisted there'd been "prudent planning" before the war - including additional ground-based air defences and radar.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The Journal provided coordinates of the detention locations struck in the air campaign to both the Defense Department and the Israel Defense Forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Forces you to survive the pain of this moment.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen