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veterans
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a former member of the armed forces who has fought in a war
- The veterans gathered at the memorial to honor fallen comrades on Veterans Day.
- He became a veteran after serving two tours of duty in Afghanistan.
- The organization provides support services for homeless veterans in the community.
- As a veteran, he shared stories of courage and camaraderie with his grandchildren.
- She visited the VA hospital regularly to volunteer her time and support veterans in need.
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a military member with extensive experience in combat or operational duty
- The decorated veteran had served three tours in Afghanistan.
- As a combat veteran, he spoke about the realities of war.
- The veteran shared stories of his time in the trenches.
- She's a veteran of multiple peacekeeping missions overseas.
- The unit was led by a seasoned veteran with years of field experience.
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a person with deep experience in a particular field
- He's a veteran of the film industry with over 40 years of directing credits.
- She's a veteran of startup culture and knows how to navigate rapid growth.
- As a veteran of the startup world, he offered valuable advice to young entrepreneurs.
- She's a veteran of the courtroom, having tried hundreds of cases.
- The veteran received a lifetime achievement award for contributions to journalism.