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mercenaries
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a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army, often motivated by payment rather than ideological or national allegiance
- The army hired mercenaries to bolster its forces during the conflict in the region.
- The mercenary group offered its services to the highest bidder, regardless of political affiliations.
- Mercenaries played a crucial role in historical battles, often fighting for the side that offered the most lucrative compensation.
- During the war, the government enlisted mercenaries to provide specialized skills in combat.
- Mercenaries were often employed in colonial conflicts to supplement the regular army.
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