military school
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of military school
An Americanism dating back to 1770–80
Example Sentences
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"Yes, he is Soviet-minded and graduated from a military school in Russia, but we do not have another military commander of such calibre. He conducted all the successful operations of this war."
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
After World War II, the American military was more professionalized, and by the 1970s, the unpopularity of the Vietnam War made military school less appealing.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
He attended military school and joined his grandfather’s security detail even as he studied accounting and finance at the University of Havana.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026
Born on October 28, 1968 into a poor rural family, Hernandez graduated from military school as an infantry lieutenant.
From Barron's ● Dec. 2, 2025
This was my first morning at the military school.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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