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Recent Examples of militarize
Systematic efforts were also made to militarize the Crimean population.
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Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 12 Feb. 2025
In response, autocracies such as China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia militarize against the United States and try to divide its alliances and subvert its democracy.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Moreover, the global arms race to militarize AI may lead to a destabilizing feedback loop, where nations feel compelled to escalate their capabilities regardless of the moral implications.
—Max (chong) Li, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The Hill: Trump’s plans to militarize the southern border take shape.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 24 Jan. 2025
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Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 12 Feb. 2025
In response, autocracies such as China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia militarize against the United States and try to divide its alliances and subvert its democracy.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Moreover, the global arms race to militarize AI may lead to a destabilizing feedback loop, where nations feel compelled to escalate their capabilities regardless of the moral implications.
—Max (chong) Li, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The Hill: Trump’s plans to militarize the southern border take shape.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for militarize
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So, too, did a Democratic priority bill that could slow federal immigration authorities’ work in Colorado, particularly if they’re not armed with warrants.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
9 May 2025
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Experts also note that India’s strikes successfully hit multiple targets in Pakistan – suggesting its missiles penetrated Pakistani air defenses, which are armed with Chinese surface-to-air missiles, including the long-range HQ-9B.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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With his speed and pass-catching skills, Loveland should quickly become a go-to weapon for Caleb Williams. Day 3 pick who could surprise: Luke Newman, G, Michigan State Jonah Jackson played in only four games last season, because of injuries.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Challengers of the rule, which included gun manufacturers and individual gun owners, contended the 1968 Gun Control Act didn't apply to weapon parts kits and that the administrative action was an overreach.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2025
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His secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security reportedly will not, for now, recommend doing so, but the potential impact: mobilizing troops to round up immigrants in American neighborhoods.—
Kica Matos,
Time,
2 May 2025
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With the emergency declaration came a flood of federal resources, as the U.S. military was mobilized to assist Border Patrol agents.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Militarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/militarize. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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