in country

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in country (not comparable)

  1. (military, US) In combat in a foreign country, especially in Vietnam during the Vietnam War
    • 1992, Michael R. Conroy, Don't Tell America!:
      I was in country for four very nervous days before being issued a rifle and basic gear - no ammunition yet though.
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