military presence

collocation in English

meaningsofmilitaryandpresence

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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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presence
noun
uk
/ˈprez.əns/us
/ˈprez.əns/
the fact that someone or something is in ...
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(Definition ofmilitaryandpresencefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofmilitary presence

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Years after the 1991 cease-fire, there is still a massivemilitarypresence, as many as 150,000 soldiers.
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This notwithstanding, the countries also took it upon themselves to restrictmilitarypresencein the zones.
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However, themilitarypresencewas felt in the city throughout the war.
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Indeed, one might have anticipated a relatively greater number of men, considering themilitarypresencein frontier regions.
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In another variety, the territory de jure belongs to a state that undertakes to forego anymilitarypresencein it.
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After 1918, financial constraints and new approaches to military planning required a redeployment of themilitarypresenceand the establishment of permanent garrisons.
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Although there was widespread interest in the election and voter turnout was strong with a significant police andmilitarypresence, it was entirely peaceful.
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This, of course, is the classic and dangerous fallacy of the smallmilitarypresenceoverseas.
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It has been said in this debate that we do not require amilitarypresenceto protect trade interests or to trade.
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I have considered the argument that we may be able to exercise more influence without amilitarypresencethan with one.
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I merely pointed out that in that area we are not in net deficit as a result of ourmilitarypresencethere.
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A localmilitarypresenceis one cause, influxes of asylum seekers is another.
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We will maintain an appropriatemilitarypresencefor as long as necessary, providing both internal security and for force protection of our personnel.
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For how long would amilitarypresencebe maintained?
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Of our 260 schools, 24 are acknowledged as having a largemilitarypresence.
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It is only in very small minority areas that amilitarypresenceis necessary.
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I hope that the discussions will deal with substantive issues such as a reduction in themilitarypresenceand devolution.
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I do not consider that amilitarypresencehelps us to get the oil.
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They have been posted there as amilitarypresence.
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There is a prominentmilitarypresencein most of the localities covered.
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