servicewoman

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Recent Examples of servicewoman Lane, a native of Zanesville who grew up in the Canton area, was a U.S. Army nurse and the only American servicewoman killed as a direct result of enemy fire in the Vietnam War. cleveland, 30 May 2022 Americans can also learn about the lives lost in military conflicts since World War I. Since World War I, the red poppy flower has been a symbol of remembrance for the ultimate sacrifice made by more than 645,000 serviceman and servicewoman. Chris Cason, Forbes, 28 May 2021 This memorial has two bronze sculptures: a serviceman kneeling across from a standing servicewoman. Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 28 May 2021 Lane is said to be the only American servicewoman killed by direct enemy fire during that war. Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 28 May 2021 See All Example Sentences for servicewoman
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Noun
  • Under current policy, decisions to separate soldiers outside standard regulatory grounds rest solely with the secretary of the Army — a power typically reserved for exceptional circumstances.
    Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 30 May 2025
  • Federal prosecutors allege Tian sold sensitive military information to former soldier Ruoyu Duan, who would allegedly receive money from individuals residing in China.
    Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • Their comments point to the difficulties Russia would face after any peace deal in integrating servicemen back into civilian life, and in moving the wartime economy back onto a civilian footing.
    Anatoly Kurmanaev, New York Times, 17 May 2025
  • During his State of the Union address earlier this year, Trump singled out Pakistan for praise for their role in capturing the ISIS terrorist who masterminded the suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. servicemen at Afghanistan’s Kabul Airport in 2021.
    Christopher Shays, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • Pieced together, the bucket depicts a hunting scene featuring a warrior surrounded by animals.
    Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
  • Voices Hiltzik: Right-wing culture warriors say wokeness is dead.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
Noun
  • Despite several lights on inside, no one answered the door when a trooper knocked multiple times.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 May 2025
  • State troopers said the remains were transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for identification and autopsies, and that next of kin had been notified.
    Abigail Adams, People.com, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • All districts were open to riflemen and bowmen alike.
    Ray Alt, Outdoor Life, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Shortly after, a procession of riflemen and a statue of the Virgin Mary are paraded from San Geronimo de Taos church in front of more than 1,000 onlookers.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025

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“Servicewoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/servicewoman. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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