expeditionary

adjective

ex·pe·di·tion·ary ˌek-spə-ˈdi-shə-ˌner-ē

: of, relating to, or being an expedition

also : sent on military service abroad

an expeditionary force

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The United States has welcomed an expeditionary Europe, whether the challenge has been counterterrorism or managing the revisionist activities of China or Russia. —

Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024 But such casualty tolerance might not extend to overseas adventures and expeditionary journeys that go awry. —

Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024 Marine expeditionary forces are likely to be attacked by large numbers of such drones, and the protection that ExDECS provides will be a lifesaver. —

David Hambling, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 China possesses one of the largest and most advanced militaries in the world, with expeditionary capabilities and a growing overseas footprint. —

Evan S. Medeiros, Foreign Affairs, 24 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for expeditionary