the Marine Corps

noun

: the part of the U.S. military that consists of soldiers who serve at sea and also on land

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Demonstrations focus on Marine mission needs The next phase gives the Marine Corps further opportunities to assess the technology against its mission requirements. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026 Tens of thousands participate each year in events such as the Marine Corps Marathon and the Cherry Blossom 10-mile run. — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026 Schroyer, who served in the Marine Corps, is currently a senior adviser to Mullin, a former senator from Oklahoma. — Luke Barr, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 The offramp would be similar to one at Las Pulgas about 6 miles north on Camp Pendleton and would have advantages for both the Marine Corps and Oceanside residents, Robinson said. — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Marine Corps

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“The Marine Corps.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Marine%20Corps. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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