Forces

British  

/ ˈfɔːsɪz /

plural noun

1. the armed services of a nation

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Example Sentences

John Miller, a former commander of U.S. naval forces in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal

Amid the current conflict, American forces attempting to hold ground in Iran would need to be supported by intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance assets, as well as logistical support and the capability to evacuate casualties, said retired Gen. Joseph Votel, who formerly commanded U.S.

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Securing Iran’s stores of enriched uranium could be feasible with special-operations forces and other troops, but it would be a highly complex mission.

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It would require combat troops to secure perimeters, engineers with excavating equipment to search through debris and check for mines and booby traps, and special-operations forces with expertise in handling nuclear material.

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

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