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Mercenaries

Description:

Mercenaries refers to individuals who are hired to carry out military operations or participate in armed conflicts on behalf of a foreign nation, group, or organization. They are motivated primarily by financial gain rather than loyalty or ideology.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The mercenaries were skilled fighters who had served in multiple conflict zones.
2. During the war, many countries employed mercenaries to bolster their armed forces.
3. The reputation of the mercenaries as fearsome warriors spread far and wide.

Adjective:

1. The mercenaries' services were in high demand due to their specialized training.
2. He joined a group of mercenaries, hoping to earn a substantial sum of money.
3. The local warlord hired a team of ruthless mercenaries to protect his territory.

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