soldiering

/ˈsoʊldʒərɪŋ/
noun
  1. The activity or profession of being a soldier; military service.
    • After years of soldiering, he retired and opened a small farm.
    • She wrote a book about her experiences in soldiering during the war.
    • Soldiering requires discipline, physical fitness, and courage.
  2. The act of avoiding work or responsibility; shirking (often in the phrase 'soldiering on the job').
    • The manager accused the crew of soldiering instead of finishing the project.
    • He was known for soldiering, always finding excuses to take breaks.
    • Soldiering on the job can lead to disciplinary action.
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