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soldier on

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verb

  1. (intr, adverb) to persist in one's efforts in spite of difficulties, pressure, etc

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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One photo shows Kim speaking with what appeared to be the family members of a fallen soldier on a sofa, his daughter standing behind them.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

When a soldier on a passing train tossed him half a loaf of stale bread, he planned to share it with friends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

Flashbacks, with Will Fletcher as young Bernie and Laura Marcus as young Rene, recall the couple’s wartime meeting and Bernie’s interactions with a young soldier on D-Day.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

The party can’t legally force any candidate to drop out, and Reichert is expected to soldier on to the Aug. 6 primary even if he doesn’t get his party’s formal backing.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2024

Tidings would make a terrible soldier on watch.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles

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