soldierly
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Mr. Stephens does a superb job of following these complex campaigns, giving full scope to Marcus’ soldierly side.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026
Earlier, the messages sent out by Captain Palamar and others at the plant were full of soldierly bravado.
From New York Times ● Jul. 24, 2022
But last Thursday, Ellenz was positively giddy as five Guard members zipped around the kitchen with soldierly purpose and precision.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 22, 2021
While Akhundzada hailed from the large and powerful Noorzai tribe, his stock within the regime was seen as more scholarly than soldierly, unlike previous leaders.
From Reuters ● Sep. 7, 2021
Quite plainly he had a distaste for the duty at hand, but his stem soldierly countenance did not soften.
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
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