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marines

Pronunciation: [məˈriːnz]

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Learn how to use marines in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “military”

(noun) marines are soldiers who are part of a special military group trained to fight in difficult places, like at sea or on land. They are known for being very strong and brave and often help with important missions.

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The marines completed their training and are ready for deployment.

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Not all soldiers are marines; some serve in the army or the air force.

Example

What special training do marines undergo to prepare for their missions?

Context: “sports”

(noun) the marines can refer to a member of a sports team or group that uses 'Marines' in its name, like a college or professional team. They compete against other teams.

Example

The marines played very well in the tournament and won the championship.

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The marines did not perform their best in the last game and lost.

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How many marines are on the basketball team this season?

How to pronounce marines

Pronunciation: [məˈriːnz]

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