soldier on

Example Sentences

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One photo shows Kim speaking with what appeared to be the family members of a fallen soldier on a sofa, his daughter standing behind them.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

“It always comes down to the soldier on the front lines,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Joel’s death actually makes the series as interactive as television can be — for many viewers, he felt indispensable and yet we must all now soldier on without him, just like Ellie.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2025

The party can’t legally force any candidate to drop out, and Reichert is expected to soldier on to the Aug. 6 primary even if he doesn’t get his party’s formal backing.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2024

After I took over from the soldier on duty, no other personnel would enter.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse