Example Sentences

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The seizure and long occupation of Beaufort has been etched into Israeli memory as a military success by movies and books, but also one that claimed too high a price in soldiers’ lives.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

"The soldiers' faces and the atmosphere of the locations all have that familiar Korean feel, so I'm genuinely excited," said one.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Business hours are tailored to the soldiers’ schedules.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The Conservative Party, whose former leader David Cameron issued a public apology in 2010 for the soldiers' actions, said the video was removed "as soon as we were made aware of the footage".

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The other boys and I were lined up in front of the soldiers’ tables, and we were told to sing.

From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz