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veteran

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




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Hospitality veteran Clemens Keller insists that Vienna's storied "heuriger" winemakers' taverns -- which face a hangover-inducing brew of real estate speculation, spiralling costs and climate change -- cannot rely on their illustrious past.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

Although he is not a veteran in any sense, Mount has taken his responsibilities as a senior professional in this summer's opening pre-season games extremely seriously.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Those demonstrations also featured a veteran activist on a hunger strike.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

The veteran English actor is stunning audiences with her unforgettable Circe in Christopher Nolan’s epic, a showcase for her fearlessness and range.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

Everywhere the train stopped—Charleston, New Orleans, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, and many other places, ending in New York—enormous rallies were held, featuring speeches by veteran suffragist activists, each one dressed in prison garb.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler

The MOD said it was investing more in NHS services for veterans.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

A mental health support service for female veterans founded one year ago could be replicated across the country.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Even with those obstacles, the city has reduced unsheltered homelessness by double digits since 2023, while also housing more than 1,000 homeless veterans, Bass said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has spoken about his difficulties re-integrating into society after combat and the disconnection many veterans feel.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

He ended up in a veterans hospital in New York City, where he had a slow, difficult recovery from severe head pain associated with his war injuries.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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