Veteran
noun
A person who has a lot of experience in a particular area or activity.
He is a veteran of the computer industry.
Often appears as...
- veteran of
- veteran reporter
noun
A person who has been in the military service.
He is a veteran from the Vietnam War.
Often appears as...
- war veteran
- veteran soldier
adjective
Having a lot of experience in a particular field.
She is a veteran actress in the film industry.
Often appears as...
- veteran actor
- veteran journalist
noun
A person who has a lot of experience in a particular area or activity.
He is a veteran of the computer industry.
Often appears as...
- veteran of
- veteran reporter
noun
A person who has been in the military service.
He is a veteran from the Vietnam War.
Often appears as...
- war veteran
- veteran soldier
adjective
Having a lot of experience in a particular field.
She is a veteran actress in the film industry.
Often appears as...
- veteran actor
- veteran journalist
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Beyond Work
Refers not only to jobs but also extensive involvement in hobbies or activities.
She's a chess veteran, with decades of tournaments behind her.
Pro Tip 2/3Respectful Tone
Carries a tone of respect, recognizing someone's extensive experience or expertise.
The veteran journalist was trusted by all for her insightful reporting.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Old
Doesn't necessarily mean old in age, just significantly experienced.
The young veteran entrepreneur already has multiple successful startups.
Pro Tip 1/3Beyond Work
Refers not only to jobs but also extensive involvement in hobbies or activities.
She's a chess veteran, with decades of tournaments behind her.
Pro Tip 2/3Respectful Tone
Carries a tone of respect, recognizing someone's extensive experience or expertise.
The veteran journalist was trusted by all for her insightful reporting.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Old
Doesn't necessarily mean old in age, just significantly experienced.
The young veteran entrepreneur already has multiple successful startups.
Pro Tip 1/3Beyond Work
Refers not only to jobs but also extensive involvement in hobbies or activities.
She's a chess veteran, with decades of tournaments behind her.
Pro Tip 2/3Respectful Tone
Carries a tone of respect, recognizing someone's extensive experience or expertise.
The veteran journalist was trusted by all for her insightful reporting.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Old
Doesn't necessarily mean old in age, just significantly experienced.
The young veteran entrepreneur already has multiple successful startups.
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Why Military Veterans...
telling us about the past what we're trying to do is actually use archeology to improve people's lives in the present in this particular program we're aiming that specifically at military veterans and trying to use archaeology as a tool to build these really cohesive teams that can help them get through some of the stresses of transitioning back to civilian life and some of the problems
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How the US can address...
Today, it's a little different. Today you'll actually get a call if you're on what we call terminal leave or paid time off that you're trying to use up before you actually are fully discharged. I talked to one veteran who got a call. He was on his way home from work, and the only thing he could think of
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How a start-up in the...
She said that she's never been this hopeful or optimistic about a project in her entire time in government. And she's been doing this for 30 years. That is exactly the kind of hope and culture change we are trying to create. For my second example, I want to bring it back to veterans for a second,
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We train soldiers for...
and this is a kind of mental recalibration. When veterans come home from war, their way of mentally framing the world is calibrated to an immensely more dangerous environment. So when you try to overlay that mind frame onto a peacetime environment,
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American Heroes Fishing...
veterans and not Afghanistan I said to my dad I wish those guys should finish it changed her life they loved it combat what my adrenaline loves everything about it mission accom back can I go hand man these warriors that get up for
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Lessons we can learn...
Rubicon they came there to help residents comb through the debris for their possessions and their keepsakes then haul away what couldn't be salvaged who are you guys one of the locals asked we're veterans they said we're here to
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Humpback Whales Feeding...
the cold is actually the reason why there's so much wildlife in these waters overnight the temperature has dropped dramatically and now I can say we're officially in Antarctic waters but why Rennie van Muir's veteran Antarctic
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How did Hitler rise to...
Germany had to accept full responsibility for the war and pay reparations, debilitating its already weakened economy. All this was seen as a humiliation by many nationalists and veterans.
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Why I love a country...
I'm a veteran of the starship Enterprise. I soared through the galaxy driving a huge starship with a crew made up of people from all over this world,
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This Empowering Memorial...
years ago of the memorial there was a World War one veteran in her uniform who
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Why Military Veterans...
telling us about the past what we're trying to do is actually use archeology to improve people's lives in the present in this particular program we're aiming that specifically at military veterans and trying to use archaeology as a tool to build these really cohesive teams that can help them get through some of the stresses of transitioning back to civilian life and some of the problems
Video examples
How the US can address...
Today, it's a little different. Today you'll actually get a call if you're on what we call terminal leave or paid time off that you're trying to use up before you actually are fully discharged. I talked to one veteran who got a call. He was on his way home from work, and the only thing he could think of
Video examples
How a start-up in the...
She said that she's never been this hopeful or optimistic about a project in her entire time in government. And she's been doing this for 30 years. That is exactly the kind of hope and culture change we are trying to create. For my second example, I want to bring it back to veterans for a second,
Video examples
We train soldiers for...
and this is a kind of mental recalibration. When veterans come home from war, their way of mentally framing the world is calibrated to an immensely more dangerous environment. So when you try to overlay that mind frame onto a peacetime environment,
Video examples
American Heroes Fishing...
veterans and not Afghanistan I said to my dad I wish those guys should finish it changed her life they loved it combat what my adrenaline loves everything about it mission accom back can I go hand man these warriors that get up for
Video examples
Lessons we can learn...
Rubicon they came there to help residents comb through the debris for their possessions and their keepsakes then haul away what couldn't be salvaged who are you guys one of the locals asked we're veterans they said we're here to
Video examples
Humpback Whales Feeding...
the cold is actually the reason why there's so much wildlife in these waters overnight the temperature has dropped dramatically and now I can say we're officially in Antarctic waters but why Rennie van Muir's veteran Antarctic
Video examples
How did Hitler rise to...
Germany had to accept full responsibility for the war and pay reparations, debilitating its already weakened economy. All this was seen as a humiliation by many nationalists and veterans.
Video examples
Why I love a country...
I'm a veteran of the starship Enterprise. I soared through the galaxy driving a huge starship with a crew made up of people from all over this world,
Video examples
This Empowering Memorial...
years ago of the memorial there was a World War one veteran in her uniform who
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Judd Gregg
American Politician
The veterans of our military services have put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms that we enjoy. They have dedicated their lives to their country and deserve to be recognized for their commitment.
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Michelle Obama
American First Lady
Our veterans who fall on hard times and find themselves without a home deserve more than just handwringing or kind words. They deserve real help that gets them back on their feet.
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John Delaney
American Politician
Veterans come from all walks of life, and they live in small towns and big cities, in red states and blue states.
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Erin O'Toole
Canadian Politician
I want to create an informed and respectful dialogue about the opportunities and challenges facing our veterans.
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Eric Shinseki
American General
More importantly, if you are in a position to hire, hire a veteran. They will be the best employees you have.
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Gary Sinise
American Actor
I started a theater called Steppenwolf. We've been very supportive of the veterans there.
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Jim Justice
American Politician
I fully support giving our veterans a tax break on military retirement.
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Blake Farenthold
American Politician
I see our veterans as American heroes, not as cartoon characters.
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Dakota Meyer
American Soldier
I'm trying to raise awareness for veterans.
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Tammy Duckworth
I'd do anything to help veterans.
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Judd Gregg
American Politician
The veterans of our military services have put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms that we enjoy. They have dedicated their lives to their country and deserve to be recognized for their commitment.
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Michelle Obama
American First Lady
Our veterans who fall on hard times and find themselves without a home deserve more than just handwringing or kind words. They deserve real help that gets them back on their feet.
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John Delaney
American Politician
Veterans come from all walks of life, and they live in small towns and big cities, in red states and blue states.
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Erin O'Toole
Canadian Politician
I want to create an informed and respectful dialogue about the opportunities and challenges facing our veterans.
Quote examples
Eric Shinseki
American General
More importantly, if you are in a position to hire, hire a veteran. They will be the best employees you have.
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Gary Sinise
American Actor
I started a theater called Steppenwolf. We've been very supportive of the veterans there.
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Jim Justice
American Politician
I fully support giving our veterans a tax break on military retirement.
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Blake Farenthold
American Politician
I see our veterans as American heroes, not as cartoon characters.
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Dakota Meyer
American Soldier
I'm trying to raise awareness for veterans.
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Tammy Duckworth
I'd do anything to help veterans.
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