(Of persons) befitting a warrior.
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Examples for "martial "
Examples for "martial "
1 His military government has said martial law will remain in place indefinitely.
2 Local elections were held in '72; martial law was repealed; repression ended.
3 Exasperated, Bryce said, Listen, Jenny, this is virtually a martial law situation.
4 For example, Sal could begin teaching martial arts one evening per week.
5 The declaration of martial law is subject to parliamentary approval in Ukraine.
1 He had a tremendous access of violence and brutality and soldierly virtue.
2 There was nothing lacking in General Devens to the complete soldierly character.
3 He stands up, he hopes with soldierly effect, and says, That's fair.
4 They received the thanks of the II Corps for their soldierly conduct.
5 With soldierly promptness of decision the officer had acted on the revelation.
1 Those are chosen who are neatest and most soldierlike in their appearance.
2 The story was told the Commissioner with soldierlike brevity by Superintendent Crozier.
3 It was a soldierlike little speech, delivered with the man's gallant charm.
4 Get you into order, my hearts, and form yourselves around the ladies soldierlike and firmly.
5 Behind her, Kosmina's face took on the same soldierlike expression he'd seen in the wine cellar.
1 So far he'd been the least " warriorlike " of the team, though admittedly during both battles with the walkers he'd been quick and efficient.
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