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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The rave has become a meeting place for soldiers on leave who no longer recognize themselves in their quiet lives, wounded veterans, civilians burdened by guilt, and young adults who know their days are numbered before mobilization.
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Photovogue, Vogue, 11 June 2026
Nevertheless, Daley's' soldiered on, and remains a beloved community destination.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The newsroom is soldiering on, landing scoops, asking questions, doing the work.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
The two colleagues and close friends shed tears during an emotional conversation about how Guthrie has managed to soldier on and do her hosting job every day while grappling with her 84-year-old mother's disappearance in February.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 June 2026
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Photovogue, Vogue, 11 June 2026
Nevertheless, Daley's' soldiered on, and remains a beloved community destination.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The newsroom is soldiering on, landing scoops, asking questions, doing the work.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
The two colleagues and close friends shed tears during an emotional conversation about how Guthrie has managed to soldier on and do her hosting job every day while grappling with her 84-year-old mother's disappearance in February.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 June 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 19 Jun. 2026.
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