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mercenary

[mur-suh-ner-ee] / ˈmɜr səˌnɛr i /


NOUN
person who fights, kills for money
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"CIG assesses that the UAE-Colombian mercenary network bears shared responsibility for these outcomes," says the report.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

He resurfaced later on social-media posts from the front lines, standing next to a Russian wearing the military patch of the Wagner mercenary group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

A 26-year-old basketball mercenary at his fifth school, Baker-Mazara is the average age of an NBA player.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday said investigations into "the circumstances that led to the recruitment of these young men into mercenary activities" were still ongoing.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

The mercenary looked down at the heavy, notched blade, his forehead furrowing in confusion.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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