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noun sb who has served in the army, navy, etc. ADJ. war | army, navy | retired | disabled, wounded | Vietnam, World War Two, etc. PREP. ~ of a veteran of World War Two sb with long experience of an activity, etc. ADJ. seasoned He's the seasoned veteran, who has taken the children to the museum many times. | industry VETERAN + NOUN campaigner, leader, politician PREP. ~ of a veteran of numerous political campaigns
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