professional soldier
Example Sentences
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His commanding officer said he was a "truly selfless and kind-hearted professional soldier".
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
He was a gentleman, fair-minded, and considerate, notwithstanding the fact that he was a professional soldier of the old school.
From On the right of the British line by Nobbs, Gilbert
