professional soldier
Example Sentences
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Gadfly was mobilised in March and isn't a professional soldier.
From BBC • Oct. 23, 2022
The man said he declined the offer because he was not a professional soldier and had never fired a shot since completing his service.
From Reuters • Jul. 8, 2022
Byun voluntarily joined as a non-commissioned officer to become a professional soldier.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 22, 2021
Jackson’s grandfather was a professional soldier in the British Army before the war began, and served in the conflict for its duration.
From New York Times • Dec. 16, 2018
Your background of experience, both as a professional soldier and in the machines, gives you a decided advantage over your opponents.
From The Dueling Machine by Bova, Ben
