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militarily

American  
[mi-luh-ter-uh-lee] / ˌmɪ ləˈtɛr ə li /

adverb

  1. in a way that is characteristic of members of the military or armed forces.

  2. in a way that uses military force.

  3. from a military perspective.


Example Sentences

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Trump told Britain's King Charles III and other guests at a state dinner Tuesday that Iran has been "militarily defeated", in his first public comments on the sensitive topic during the ongoing royal visit.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

The U.S. has traditionally preferred to fight alongside allies, and in the Iran conflict has had a militarily capable one in Israel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

It projected American generosity and soft power in ways that built lasting alliances far more efficiently than could ever be achieved militarily.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

One also questioned whether a blockade, which is enforced militarily, would violate the current ceasefire agreement.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 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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