soldierly

Example Sentences

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Earlier, the messages sent out by Captain Palamar and others at the plant were full of soldierly bravado.

From New York Times

But last Thursday, Ellenz was positively giddy as five Guard members zipped around the kitchen with soldierly purpose and precision.

From Seattle Times

The tents were lined up with a soldierly precision, and each sported a prominent American flag.

From Washington Times

Henry and Frederick Lynn are very dashing sparks indeed; and Colonel Dent is a fine soldierly man.

From Literature

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