The phrase
"occupying force" refers to a group, usually military, that takes control of a particular area or territory by force. This group stays in that area to maintain control and enforce their rules and authority.
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Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«occupying»
«force»
Sentences with «occupying force»
- These missions include exfiltrating prisoners; eliminating military commanders either through assassination or kidnapping; dismantling the infrastructure of occupying forces and more. (polygon.com)
- In fact, pacifist theorists have urged the development of a civilian - based non-military defense, which would encompass organized but nonviolent resistance, refusal to cooperate with occupying forces, and efforts to undermine enemy morale. (religion-online.org)
- Such a proposition would theoretically permit gross retaliations against civilians in almost any circumstances as long as occupying forces could identify a single guilty individual that was the real target; the rest would be collateral damage. (slaw.ca)
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