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veteran

[vet-er-uhn, ve-truhn] / ˈvɛt ər ən, ˈvɛ trən /




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The campaign was led by Gregory Bovino, a veteran Border Patrol chief who normally presided over a remote stretch of sand and scrub deep in the state’s Imperial Valley.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

But as is made quite clear by the veteran engineers and scientists who have worked on or merely witnessed the U.S. exploration of the universe, it’s not the safest thing making space into a race.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

With a background in Kundalini yoga, breath work, meditation and sound healing, Raccio is a 20-year veteran of the wellness space.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Conagra CAG -2.38%decrease; red down pointing triangle Brands has tapped veteran consumer-products executive John Brase to replace Sean Connolly as president and chief executive of the food maker, effective June 1.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Dr. Remile suddenly ascertained that I was due some government benefits, being the child of a veteran.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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