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
The tents were lined up with a soldierly precision, and each sported a prominent American flag.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 9, 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
“Carrying 140 pounds of extra weight in the field will do that to you,” he responds in a wooden, soldierly way, which serves as a thin veneer of modesty.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 18, 2019
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
