as in soldier
a person engaged in military service
the legionnaires are well respected for their fighting prowess
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About 1,500 active-duty soldiers from the Army’s 11th Airborne Division based in Alaska also have received similar standby orders.—
Konstantin Toropin,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026 -
Nigerian soldiers also rescued 62 hostages in a separate operation in the country's northwest region on Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
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That’s why Adams wasn’t exactly giddy when the road-warrior Rams defeated the Carolina Panthers in the Wild Card round or the Chicago Bears in last weekend’s Divisional Round.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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No jacked-up, galloping warriors wielding bow and arrow.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Legionnaire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legionnaire. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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