“The Amalekite warrior who reported to David was apparently a mercenary who fought for the Israelites on Mount Gilboa.”

“Ministers emphasised the need to combat mercenarism, which is one of the sources of destabilisation in Africa.”

“However, contested claims to self-determination challenged the standard definition of mercenarism.”

“To avoid accusations of mercenarism in that regard, it was suggested that Russia should conclude inter-State agreements with relevant States.”

“The lack of mercenariness was a distinctive feature of this brilliant practical surgeon.”

“Everything hinges on a young woman's disguise as a chevalier, ostensibly to witness first-hand the mercenariness of a potential husband, Lelio.”

“My immediate reaction, however, was to despair of the sheer mercenariness of it all.”

“Within the bowels of the merc vessel we meet Junner, a chic-looking commander of the mercs, serving an unknown leader.”

“Again with rearwheel drive, the Jag is more fluid and sporty than the enormous Merc, but not quite as sharp as the Beamer.”

“Dave's car, a dark blue Merc with the personalised number plate B16 LAF is parked on the pavement outside.”

“On all sides, ignoring him, barbarian mercenaries brandished their javelins, bows, pikes, two-edged swords.”

“Both risings were put down later in the summer, the royal forces being augmented by foreign mercenaries gathered for war against the Scots.”

“The side drum was introduced by Swiss and German mercenaries shortly before 1500 as a military instrument for keeping time on the march.”

“He was a contact for the majority of the Southern mercs and knew each company captain by name.”

“I don't want to risk the mercs coming back here, nor do I want to invite any of my rivals to attempt an attack while this place is in disrepair.”

“Game play involves leading a team or fellow mercs through combat heavy missions.”