as in military
of, relating to, or suitable for war or a warrior
Noah Webster's brief contribution to the Revolutionary cause suggests that his soldierly skills were few
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Adjective
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Hunting is allowed on some existing military reservations, according to the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.—
Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 18 May 2025
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Local police wrote in their statement that military weapons experts were also called to the scene and confirmed that the grenade was not live.—
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One is a concert pianist and conductor, the other is a martial artist.—
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Kerr was a mixed martial artist who fought from 1997 to 2009, winning four ADCC World Championships in his career.—
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“Soldierly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soldierly. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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