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Forces

British  
/ ˈfɔːsɪz /

plural noun

  1. the armed services of a nation

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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

Visiting the UK Armed Forces at Dukhan air base, Healey said the government has extended the deployment of UK Typhoon jets to Qatar.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Appeared in the March 28, 2026, print edition as 'Ground Forces May Reach 17,000'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

In recent days, the Israel Defense Forces have taken to social media to warn residents living near the prison that they should evacuate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Forces seen and unseen stand ready to tear into whatever calm you might feel.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama