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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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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

“She really taught us how to be strong,” Douglas said, “to hang in there and keep soldiering on to keep trying to see the good.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2024

In Britain, 30,000 have learned soldiering in the past 17 months, a training program the U.K. government says is unprecedented since World War II.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2023

The race was an all-day affair, heat upon heat of anxious and eager adolescent boys soldiering on through wobbly wheels, broken axles, driver error, parental disappointment, and photo finishes.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

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