soldier of fortune

Example Sentences

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The tyrants who ruled Greek Sicilian cities in the Hellenic Age recruited soldiers of fortune for territorial expansion, and in some cases because those rulers were wildly unpopular with their citizenry and required bodyguards.

From New York Times

It called the men “soldiers of fortune” and claimed that they were not protected by the Geneva Conventions.

From New York Times

He referred to them as “soldiers of fortune” and suggested they would not qualify for protections afforded to prisoners of war under the Geneva Conventions.

From Washington Post

Not old friends, but a soldier of fortune and an Australian journalist.

From New York Times

Many in the industry bristle at the suggestion that they are 'mercenaries' or soldiers of fortune.

From BBC