soldiering

American

[sohl-jer-ing] / ˈsoʊl dʒər ɪŋ /

noun

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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In the two months since the Strait of Hormuz was closed, many of the world’s major economies have been soldiering on.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 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

With talent up and down the roster, the No. 7 Trojans have proven themselves capable of soldiering on without their star at her best.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2025

It suits her gift of soldiering through awkward situations with unflappable deadpan.

From New York Times • Mar. 26, 2024

We plodded down the narrow band, the trees soldiering up around us, dark and tall.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys

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