Example Sentences

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“The soldier’s identity,” he said, “is forged by generosity, a spirit of service, lofty aspirations, and profound sentiments.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

"The lateral view of the soldier's frontal prominence and elongated head resembles the head of a sperm whale, and in both organisms, the mandibles are eclipsed by the head," he said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

The soldier's death follows a separate drone strike on an Italian base in Erbil, within a military compound that was hosting other foreign troops.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Gov. Gavin Newsom called Marzan a “courageous Californian whose service to our nation was marked by honor and distinction” and offered his condolences to the fallen soldier’s wife and family in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

A sense of humor can be just as important for a soldier’s survival as a gun or a foxhole.

From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac