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veteran

[vet-er-uhn, ve-truhn] / ˈvɛt ər ən, ˈvɛ trən /




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The publication noted that Bignell, a three-decade veteran of the company, had helped design some of Nike’s more innovative running sneakers, such as the Vomero Premium.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Watching a K-pop groups like Blackpink headline Coachella — and a veteran act like Bigbang return to the stage this year — broadened their aspirations for performing in the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Mr. Stein, a veteran journalist, makes good use of recent resources, including modern secondary research and digitized newspaper archives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

But the prosecution of such a highly-decorated veteran is also an extraordinary moment for the globe.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

He is a hardened veteran of seven attempts to reach el Norte.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario




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