as in soldiers
a person engaged in military service
the daring exploits of the French legionaries have long been the stuff of literary and cinematic legend
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Many models are small enough to be carried in a backpack or launched by hand, allowing soldiers to employ them directly in the field without requiring specialized vehicles for transport or deployment.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025 -
Minorhad its premiere in Vienna, as the Montgolfier brothers undertook the first manned balloon trip in Paris, and as the Continental Army fought British soldiers in North America.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Sep. 2025
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The manosphere — a movement encompassing hypermasculinity, male supremacy, misogyny and traditional gender roles and driven by podcasters, bloggers and social media warriors — has become increasingly mainstream.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Aries are the fearless warriors who have no issue taking on battles with the hopes of winning and helping others.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Legionaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legionaries. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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