professional soldier
Example Sentences
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Sapper Morrison was a truly selfless and kind-hearted professional soldier who made friends wherever he went.
From BBC • Sep. 26, 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
Rick took his first good look at the Filipino and immediately recognized the soldierly bearing and lean fitness of the professional soldier.
From The Golden Skull by Goodwin, Harold L. (Harold Leland)
