Royal Marines
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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In a boarding over the weekend, Royal Marines from the U.K. boarded a tanker sailing in the English Channel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
Weston, who trained with the elite Royal Marines when he took up skeleton, undergoing mental and physical tests, said those who are not familiar with the sport might wonder what he does.
From Barron's ● Feb. 14, 2026
For Royal Navy or Royal Marines non-officer veterans it is six years after discharge or at age 55, but this will increase to 18 years after discharge to "align" with the two services.
From Barron's ● Jan. 15, 2026
Royal Marines will also receive training in Norway to fight in sub-zero conditions.
From BBC ● Dec. 4, 2025
There was a brief paragraph saying that John Parry had had a successful career in the Royal Marines and had left to specialize in organizing geographical and scientific expeditions, and that was all.
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
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