Forces
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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The American Forces Network radio broadcast rock ’n’ roll, soul and jazz directly into German living rooms.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
The new Middle East mission "provides the UK Armed Forces with additional options for the defensive multinational Hormuz mission", the MoD said.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
The search effort includes ground and sea assets from the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces, the U.S. military and other African Lion participants, the official said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
"There has been no exchange of fire between United States Forces and Iran since April 7, 2026," Trump said in letters to congressional leaders, adding that the hostilities "have terminated".
From Barron's • May 2, 2026
Despite his pale and even delicate appearance, especially compared to the tanned and muscular Special Forces captain, there was something undeniably confident, even cocky, about him.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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