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soldiering

American  
[sohl-jer-ing] / ˈsoʊl dʒər ɪŋ /

noun

  1. the activity or career of a person who soldiers.


Etymology

Origin of soldiering

First recorded in 1690–1700; soldier + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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As the sensitive, flute-playing heir of the boorish, beer-swilling Frederick William I, the young prince had scant interest in soldiering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

That is not the case in the United States anymore, but our financial markets had been soldiering on anyway.

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2025

"He might have his moments but right now he is still soldiering on," Jonas said.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2025

He’s a Samaritan scofflaw, soldiering on inside an almost entirely vacated neighborhood next door to the Getty Villa.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025

It was one of those things that gave you a false feeling of soldiering.

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway

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