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veteran

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




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Gale Kaufman, a veteran Democratic strategist who was a longtime advisor to the influential California Teachers Assn., clashed with Reiner over education policy but admired his commitment to — and knowledge about — the issue.

From Los Angeles Times

How did a 49-year-old military veteran and federal worker become a beloved character in sports fandom?

From The Wall Street Journal

British energy giant BP, which this year shelved targets on reducing carbon emissions, has appointed industry veteran Meg O'Neill to be chief executive from April, replacing Murray Auchincloss who stepped down Thursday.

From Barron's

My dad, 93, is a retired 22-year USN veteran who has land properties in the Philippines which we will have to deal with.

From MarketWatch

Tapping O’Neill to replace company veteran Murray Auchincloss will aid BP’s efforts to “become a simpler, leaner, and more profitable company,” Chairman Albert Manifold said Wednesday night.

From The Wall Street Journal