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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Hamas has urged Palestinians not to cooperate with the GHF. GHF, which is registered in Delaware, began distributing food in May to Palestinians, who say Israeli troops open fire almost every day toward crowds on roads heading to the distribution points, through Israeli military zones.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 July 2025 -
Thursday’s mobilization of marines is part of the federal government’s push to focus the operations of law enforcement and military agencies on the Trump immigration agenda.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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At 35, and having reached her ceiling as a mixed martial artist, McCann has chosen to return to her roots.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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During much of that time, Paul’s opponents included fellow YouTubers, an NBA player and several mixed martial artists.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2025
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“Soldierly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soldierly. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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