as in soldier
a person engaged in military service
the condottieri who served as men-at-arms for the Italian city-states often sold their allegiance to the highest bidder
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Noun
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Chapter narrators alternate between a homing pigeon and a soldier whose futures intersect in the most terrible of war offensives in France.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025 -
After the speeches came Ukrainian songs, poems, tributes to soldiers, and, of course, the national anthem.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
19 Oct. 2025
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The covers of her upcoming albums depict Pausini as a warrior in silver clothing on the Italian album, and in a light, veiled dress on the Spanish version.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
21 Oct. 2025
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Likewise, Carr’s credentials will be examined in detail against a pass rush that’s earned the Trojans their warrior reputation this term.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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But Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said Europe needed a better solution than fighter jets to deter Russia.—
Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Smashing Machine may not have been a box office knockout, but Dwayne Johnson‘s turn as UFC fighter Mark Kerr has a big admirer in Christopher Nolan.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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