servicewoman

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Recent Examples of servicewoman Lane, a native of Zanesville who grew up in the Canton area, was a U.S. Army nurse and the only American servicewoman killed as a direct result of enemy fire in the Vietnam War. cleveland, 30 May 2022 Americans can also learn about the lives lost in military conflicts since World War I. Since World War I, the red poppy flower has been a symbol of remembrance for the ultimate sacrifice made by more than 645,000 serviceman and servicewoman. Chris Cason, Forbes, 28 May 2021 This memorial has two bronze sculptures: a serviceman kneeling across from a standing servicewoman. Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 28 May 2021 Lane is said to be the only American servicewoman killed by direct enemy fire during that war. Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 28 May 2021 See All Example Sentences for servicewoman
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Noun
  • Moscow has been relying on assistance from North Korean soldiers to push back Kyiv’s advances in the Kursk region of Russia, and has been steadily advancing on the ground in eastern Ukraine, while the US attempts to broker talks that would end the conflict.
    Anna Chernova and Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Around the time of Jesus’s birth, tens of thousands of Roman soldiers marched into Judea to suppress an insurrection, a brutal campaign recorded by the Jewish historian Josephus.
    Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The largest such killing occurred in late September, 2024, when Russian troops shot to death 16 captured Ukrainian servicemen.
    Katya Soldak, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • There are also free filing options available for elderly Americans and current and former U.S. military servicemen and women.
    Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In early 2012 several industry sources told Deadline that Disney was targeting a summer production start date and was in the process of finding an all-star cast of international martial arts sensations to play the team of warriors tasked with protecting the leading lady.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • War movies turn a lot of us into armchair warriors.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The Vermont State Police agency, established in 1987, employs undercover state troopers as well as local, county and federal law-enforcement officers.
    Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
  • As troopers responded to the area, the wrong-way vehicle reportedly sideswiped another car on the ramp, according to state police.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • All districts were open to riflemen and bowmen alike.
    Ray Alt, Outdoor Life, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Shortly after, a procession of riflemen and a statue of the Virgin Mary are paraded from San Geronimo de Taos church in front of more than 1,000 onlookers.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025

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“Servicewoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/servicewoman. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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