soldier on
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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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
Joel’s death actually makes the series as interactive as television can be — for many viewers, he felt indispensable and yet we must all now soldier on without him, just like Ellie.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 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
Any soldier on a conscripting mission could see him there.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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