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veterans

NOUN
old guard
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A committee will look for Chandrasekaran’s successor and is expected to consider veterans of the group’s more than two dozen listed companies.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

It is thought, due to short life expectancy, that many veterans opt for the lump sum.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

Morgan Rogers and Maxence Lacroix are outstanding additions while the surprise signings of veterans Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck are clearly designed to police the dressing room and set the tone.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

“Scream” fans cheered during an early screening when Panettiere’s character appeared — she and Courtney Cox were one of the few “Scream” veterans to return for the new film.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

Fifteen thousand veterans made their way up Constitution Avenue toward the Wall.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge




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