mercenaries
Example Sentences
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Mali imported Russia’s Wagner mercenaries in 2022, in a failed attempt to swiftly suffocate the local Islamist insurgency that has since emerged as al Qaeda’s most successful and resilient offshoot.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
According to the report, the mercenaries operated as part of the Desert Wolves brigade, serving as drone pilots, artillerymen and instructors.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Nyala is a prominent hub for Colombian mercenaries and RSF drone operations, the report says.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Haftar feared Moscow’s mercenaries could attempt a coup against his rebel faction, as they had tried in Russia itself, Libyan and European officials have previously said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
These forces did, on occasion, help some to get ahead, and they appeared courageous in combat with other mercenaries.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
