Purple Heart

Example Sentences

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Army combat veteran and a Purple Heart recipient.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Army and Navy veteran awarded a Purple Heart, Stern founded Grey Bull in 2021, leading private evacuation missions in war zones from Afghanistan to Gaza.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

A company called Purple Heart reportedly acted an an intermediary in the transfer.

From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025

It could be Preacher, who has a religious bent; or Bigger, the raw but hyperobservant new recruit; or the war-weary Silk, who already has a Purple Heart; or the aggressive Crazy Horse.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2025

“We’ll put you in for a Purple Heart on that one, Malter.”

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok