soldier

Example Sentences

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High in the treetops of a South American rainforest, scientists have identified a tiny soldier termite with a surprisingly whale-like appearance.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Her workers and soldier ants, those that protect the nest, are all female and will eventually number in the hundreds of thousands.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

“He’s a soldier at heart that carries out his orders dutifully, and that makes him valuable to her.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

"He is running and carrying something on his back," adds another soldier.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Each one has the name of the soldier written on the front.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse