soldier

/ˈsoʊldʒər/
verb
  1. To continue working or trying despite difficulties; to persevere.
    • She soldiered through the pain to complete the marathon.
    • The team soldiered ahead despite the bad weather.
    • Even though the project was hard, we soldiered on until it was finished.
noun
  1. A person who serves in an army, especially one who is not an officer.
    • She decided to become a soldier to protect her country.
    • The soldier saluted the flag during the ceremony.
    • Many young soldiers train for months before being sent to their first post.
  2. A person who works hard for a cause or organization, often with dedication and discipline.
    • Every volunteer soldiered for the charity, working long hours without pay.
    • She was a loyal soldier for the environmental movement, organizing protests for years.
    • He called himself a soldier of justice, fighting for the rights of the poor.
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