soldier on
phrasal 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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The song is written in the form of a letter written from a active-duty soldier on the frontlines of war.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2026
Most chronicles of the war have focused on Ukraine’s destruction and the death of civilians and soldiers on both sides of the fight.
—Gregg Goldstein, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
The goal is not to replace soldiers on the front lines, but to eliminate the burdens, risks, and drudgery of military upkeep.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Jumping ahead in time to the 20th century, the US Army worked with Hershey to develop a chocolate bar for soldiers on the battlefield prior to World War II.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2026
Most chronicles of the war have focused on Ukraine’s destruction and the death of civilians and soldiers on both sides of the fight.
—Gregg Goldstein, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
The goal is not to replace soldiers on the front lines, but to eliminate the burdens, risks, and drudgery of military upkeep.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Jumping ahead in time to the 20th century, the US Army worked with Hershey to develop a chocolate bar for soldiers on the battlefield prior to World War II.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 Feb. 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 24 Feb. 2026.
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