soldier on
phrasal 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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Since becoming secretary, Hegseth has deprioritized the military’s adherence to the laws of war that are designed to limit civilian harm in armed conflict but, in his view, unnecessarily constrain soldiers on the battlefield.
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Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2025
On Tuesday, four U.S. soldiers on a training exercise in Lithuania lost communication with their unit.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2025
The tradition of distributing shamrocks to the soldiers on St. Patrick's Day has continued ever since, and Princess Kate did the honors at the parade on Monday.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
There are thousands of LGBTQ+ soldiers on the frontlines.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
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Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2025
On Tuesday, four U.S. soldiers on a training exercise in Lithuania lost communication with their unit.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2025
The tradition of distributing shamrocks to the soldiers on St. Patrick's Day has continued ever since, and Princess Kate did the honors at the parade on Monday.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
There are thousands of LGBTQ+ soldiers on the frontlines.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
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 3 May. 2025.
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