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Recent Examples of militarize
The White House, of course, responded to this opposition and protest over the weekend in Los Angeles by sending National Guard troops to further militarize the implementation of the administration’s policies.
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Edwin C. Yohnka, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
Trump has attracted fierce criticism from Democrats, who have accused him of unlawfully militarizing Los Angeles to shut down the protests.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2025
If militarizing our law enforcement to combat crime sounds dystopian and terrible, what will Dems do to keep violent criminals off the streets?
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2025
Beijing has gradually militarized the South China Sea, deploying the Chinese coast guard and maritime militia to harass U.S. allies’ vessels.
—David Santoro, Foreign Affairs, 22 May 2025
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Edwin C. Yohnka, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
Trump has attracted fierce criticism from Democrats, who have accused him of unlawfully militarizing Los Angeles to shut down the protests.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2025
If militarizing our law enforcement to combat crime sounds dystopian and terrible, what will Dems do to keep violent criminals off the streets?
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2025
Beijing has gradually militarized the South China Sea, deploying the Chinese coast guard and maritime militia to harass U.S. allies’ vessels.
—David Santoro, Foreign Affairs, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for militarize
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This year, Boissy was visibly in the best physical condition of his career, armed with a different mental approach to the game that fuelled his MVP run.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Put it all together, and Bubic returned last year armed by a sense of himself and seizing the moment in the bullpen that in turn informed what’s come since.—
Vahe Gregorian
July 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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Saleh said the organization refuses to stand by as Israel ships weapon components to the U.S. to be developed and then used on the people of Gaza.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 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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Walz retired from the National Guard in 2005 before his unit was ordered to mobilize for the war in Iraq, and the unit did not go to Iraq until about 10 months after his retirement.—
Lawrence Andrea,
jsonline.com,
3 July 2025
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Incoming Republican President Donald Trump is expected to mobilize agencies across the government to deport a record number of immigrants − possibly starting as soon as he's sworn in Monday.—
Sharon Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
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“Militarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/militarize. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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