professional soldier
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In a tribute, his commanding officer Lt Col Jack Crossley described Sapper Morrison as a "professional soldier with much promise" who was a "loyal friend".
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2024
Oleh is a professional soldier - noted by the tattoo across his left arm reading "pugnare cum gladio," Latin for "fight with a sword."
From Reuters • Dec. 21, 2022
Byun voluntarily joined as a non-commissioned officer to become a professional soldier.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 22, 2021
HAL 9000 had way more human inflection than this grim professional soldier.
From Time • May 30, 2013
In a few minutes, however, back came Wenzinger, unable to conceal the secret joy which a professional soldier always feels when his plan is about to succeed.
From 'Midst the Wild Carpathians by J?kai, M?r
