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forced march

noun Military.

any march that is longer than troops are accustomed to and maintained at a faster pace than usual, generally undertaken for a particular objective under emergency conditions.

Origin:
1760–70

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forced march

—n
	military a march in which normal needs are subordinated to the need for speed

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