armed troops

Examples (10)

• The border was secured by a division of heavily armed troops.
• The government deployed armed troops to control the civil unrest.
• Civilians were warned to stay indoors as armed troops patrolled the streets.
• Why were armed troops stationed outside the capital building?
• The sight of armed troops on city streets can be intimidating for the population.
• During the coup, armed troops seized control of the national television station.
• A peace treaty was signed, stipulating the withdrawal of all armed troops from the region.
• News reports confirmed the movement of armed troops toward the contested area.
• The dictator maintained his power through the loyalty of his elite, armed troops.
• If negotiations fail, the president has not ruled out sending in armed troops.