militarily
Americanadverb
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in a way that is characteristic of members of the military or armed forces.
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in a way that uses military force.
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from a military perspective.
Example Sentences
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Larger drones that have militarily sensitive capabilities, like thermal imaging, as well as “critical” drone components will be subject to a 100% tariff.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
Those who want to defy us militarily simply ignore what is negotiated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
He wants Greenland to leave the Kingdom of Denmark and enter into a form of free-association agreement with the U.S. that protects it militarily and recognizes the rights of its Inuit people.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
Once master of vast expanses of northern, central and western Africa, France has played a crucial role in the continent's post‑colonial history, repeatedly intervening militarily since the early 1960s.
From Barron's ● May 10, 2026
At first, the FLN believed they could defeat the French militarily, Dr. Mustafa said, then realized that a pure military victory was impossible.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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