1The private military company hired a team of mercenaries to provide security for their operations in the conflict zone.
2Critics argue that the rise of mercenary forces undermines national sovereignty and the traditional notion of soldierly duty.
3In the 14th century, Italian city-states frequently employed mercenary armies to fight their wars.
4The film's protagonist is a mercenary who gradually develops a sense of loyalty to the local population he is supposed to protect.
5Some argue that the increasing use of mercenaries in modern warfare blurs the lines between military personnel and civilians, raising complex ethical questions.