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  • proper noun The amphibious force or marine corps of the United Kingdom.

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Examples

  • The Royal Marines were the first to cross, covered by the Gordans on their right and the Sudanese on their left.

    Sudan Battle Report Der Alte Fritz 2008

  • The Royal Marines were the first to cross, covered by the Gordans on their right and the Sudanese on their left.

    Archive 2008-02-01 Der Alte Fritz 2008

  • The Royal Marines are a body of men that thinks of itself as an elite, and in combat they'll have to rely on each other for their lives.

    Archive 2005-11-01 2005

  • The Royal Marines are a body of men that thinks of itself as an elite, and in combat they'll have to rely on each other for their lives.

    Marines a wee bit violent shock! 2005

  • The Royal Marines are the Royal Navy's amphibious commando force.

    unknown title 2009

  • This was the momentous year of British withdrawal from the region, and the Royal Marines were the last to leave.

    Telegraph.co.uk: news business sport the Daily Telegraph newspaper Sunday Telegraph 2009

  • The 20-year-old's parents, Tony Evans and Julia Churchill, paid tribute to him, saying: "The Royal Marines was his life since the age of 13 when he became a Royal Marines cadet.

    icScotland 2008

  • "The Royal Marines was his life since the age of 13 when he became a Royal Marines cadet.

    The Latest From www.inthenews.co.uk 2008

  • Nevertheless, the presence of the Royal Marines off the Yemeni coast is likely to be seen as evidence of the contingency planning in case events take a significant turn for the worse.

    Marines on standby to evacuate Britons in Yemen 2011

  • Royal Marines are on standby off the coast of Yemen, ready to assist in the possible evacuation of British nationals.

    Marines on standby to evacuate Britons in Yemen 2011

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