Forces

/ ˈfɔːsɪz /

plural noun

1. the armed services of a nation

Example Sentences

It was in 1947 that President Harry Truman signed the National Security Act, which among other things consolidated all the branches of the armed forces into the National Military Establishment, supervised by a civilian secretary of defense.

From Slate

Special Forces to fire on a boat in international waters, killing all 11 people onboard.

From Slate

In the context of Ibsen’s play itself, “In the Hall of the Mountain King” is played during a face-off against the titular Norwegian hero and a band of bloodthirsty trolls, led by their ruler, who forces the protagonist to ponder ego and morality.

From Salon

The footage, which first appeared online on 31 August, mirrors similar demolitions carried out by Israeli forces in southern Gaza.

From BBC

The UK's national security is safe "for now and for the next few years", the outgoing head of the British armed forces has told the BBC.

From BBC