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troops

  • plural of troop.
  • present tense form of troop (3rd person singular).

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And then there are The Troops: so many troops, everywhere you look.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

Troops set up at the facility that dates back to the time of Saddam Hussein in the Najaf desert, one official said.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Troops often rely on battlefield hardware designed decades ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Troops were deployed to the scene, while firefighters rescued journalists trapped inside the building.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

Troops marched through London on their way to quell riots in Manchester, passing by 12 Upper Gower Street.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman