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

The tents were lined up with a soldierly precision, and each sported a prominent American flag.

From Washington Times • Nov. 9, 2021

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

“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

Newly planted trees stood in soldierly ranks, but in the heat and haze they looked like desert troops gone too long without water.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson