Forces

British

/ ˈfɔːsɪz /

plural noun

the armed services of a nation

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"The Rapid Support Forces consider you affiliated with security agencies and accuse you of using it for espionage," he tells the BBC.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Or will it flow "via coordination with Iran's Armed Forces and with due considerations to technical limitations", as suggested by Iran's Foreign Minister?

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The transits "will be possible via coordination with Iran's Armed Forces and with due consideration of technical limitations," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted on X.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Mathilde Mukantabana, told State Department officials that American financial penalties imposed on the Rwandan Defense Forces will hinder delivery of supplies to troops in the field, making it difficult for them to continue to fight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

I pushed even harder on my policy advisers to continue growing the reach of Let’s Move! and Joining Forces.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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