soldierly

Example Sentences

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Mr. Stephens does a superb job of following these complex campaigns, giving full scope to Marcus’ soldierly side.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

While Akhundzada hailed from the large and powerful Noorzai tribe, his stock within the regime was seen as more scholarly than soldierly, unlike previous leaders.

From Reuters • Sep. 7, 2021

“There are initial suspicions of violations of soldierly duties, such as the duty of comradeship, the duty to serve faithfully or the duty of obedience,” Commander Routsi said.

From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2021

“Carrying 140 pounds of extra weight in the field will do that to you,” he responds in a wooden, soldierly way, which serves as a thin veneer of modesty.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 18, 2019

Quite plainly he had a distaste for the duty at hand, but his stem soldierly countenance did not soften.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare