soldierly

Example Sentences

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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

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

From Washington Times • Nov. 9, 2021

Some carried themselves with a sort of wistful resignation, others with pride or stiff soldierly discipline or good humor or macho zeal.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien