martial

Example Sentences

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Senators voted 54-45 for 48-year-old Republican Mullin, a former wrestler and martial arts fighter who previously served as a senator for Oklahoma.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Once sworn in, Mullin, a former mixed martial arts fighter with a fiery personality, will oversee the nation's immigration enforcement, border protection and airport security.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

One of America’s most famous martial artists, and certainly the most frequently memed, Norris leveraged his black belt skills to build a successful television and film career.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

The Los Angeles Police Department wasn’t hiring, so he worked as a file clerk at Northrop Aircraft temporarily and eventually began opening training schools for martial arts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

So Johnny stalked off down Beacon Hill with the proper martial strut.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes