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
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
Makhanda, who was tall and slender, marched in a soldierly manner and then gave a crisp, graceful salute.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
