soldier on
verb
soldiered on; soldiering on; soldiers on
: to continue to do something or to try to achieve something even though it is difficult
The researchers encountered many problems but they soldiered on.
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After the senate endorsement, delegates soldiered on to select Nate George as their preferred candidate for state auditor.
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Jay Gabler, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Soon, Marsh and Ware broke away from the unit to form Heaven 17, and Oakey and Wright soldiered on with the Human League.
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 28 May 2026
Thank you, Florida and WWP for helping this old soldier on his road to physical, mental and spiritual healing.
—Brian Lamar, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026
With that knowledge, Jamie soldiered on with Claire by his side, leaving together with the men for battle from Frasers Ridge.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 May 2026
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Jay Gabler, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Soon, Marsh and Ware broke away from the unit to form Heaven 17, and Oakey and Wright soldiered on with the Human League.
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 28 May 2026
Thank you, Florida and WWP for helping this old soldier on his road to physical, mental and spiritual healing.
—Brian Lamar, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026
With that knowledge, Jamie soldiered on with Claire by his side, leaving together with the men for battle from Frasers Ridge.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for soldier on
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“Soldier on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soldier%20on. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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