soldier on

verb

soldiered on; soldiering on; soldiers on
: to continue to do something or to try to achieve something even though it is difficult
The researchers encountered many problems but they soldiered on.

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With that knowledge, Jamie soldiered on with Claire by his side, leaving together with the men for battle from Frasers Ridge. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 May 2026 The move was widely understood as a response to criticism of Russian soldiers on the platforms following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine earlier that year. Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026 The offseason of Mark Pope's discontent soldiers on, and the beatings will continue until talent acquisition improves. Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026 Fayetteville, North Carolina — Three small drones whizzed overhead, piloted by soldiers on laptops. Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soldier on

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“Soldier on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soldier%20on. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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