as in military
of, relating to, or suitable for war or a warrior
Noah Webster's brief contribution to the Revolutionary cause suggests that his soldierly skills were few
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Adjective
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Hunting is allowed on some existing military reservations, according to the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
18 May 2025 -
Local police wrote in their statement that military weapons experts were also called to the scene and confirmed that the grenade was not live.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Launched in 1987, Street Fighter is a series of fighting games revolving around intense one-on-one battles between a diverse cast of martial artists.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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Mixed martial artists are known for showing the scars from war after a fight—win or lose.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Soldierly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soldierly. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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