military posture
collocation in Englishmeaningsofmilitaryandposture
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military
adjective
uk/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i/us/ˈmɪl.ə.ter.i/
relating to or belonging to the ...
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posture
noun
uk/ˈpɒs.tʃər/us/ˈpɑːs.tʃɚ/
the way in which someone usually holds their shoulders, neck, and back, or a particular position in which someone stands, ...
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(Definition ofmilitaryandposturefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Thatmilitaryposturecannot be ignored.
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Ourmilitaryposturetoday is good.
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We are entitled to maintain our presentmilitaryposture.
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In the meantime, let us get themilitarypostureright.
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I define deterrence as a defensivemilitaryposturethat seeks, above all, the preservation of peace.
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Of course, it carries a calculated risk, but calculated risk is inherent in anymilitaryposture.
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It is interoperability which is at the heart of improving ourmilitaryposture.
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In 1963, which is a long time ago, ourmilitaryposturewas very different from what it is today.
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There are awesome domestic, economic and social consequences to the quite large reductions in ourmilitaryposturewhich seem certain.
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Are we constructing amilitarypostureanywhere in the world that might hinder the introduction of some partial measure of disarmament or of arms control?
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These proposals were carefully considered in the light of international developments and the work under way to determine the alliance's newmilitaryposture.
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During the increasing strife of the 1860s, the fort took on a moremilitaryposture.
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