as in military
of, relating to, or suitable for war or a warrior
Noah Webster's brief contribution to the Revolutionary cause suggests that his soldierly skills were few
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Each incident remains under separate investigation by federal or military authorities, officials have said.
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Trump reiterated that military action remains on the table if Iran does not comply with their agreement.
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Harrison was slated to fight the returning Amanda Nunes — considered by many to be the greatest women’s mixed martial artist ever — in January before the injury.
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Kenji Tanigaki’s Hong Kong epic, which opens in American theaters today via Lionsgate Films, stars some of the world’s most talented martial artists fighting quickly as a steady camera follows, ditching any blurriness that might come from lesser hands.
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“Soldierly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soldierly. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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