1
: a native or inhabitant of Troy
2
: one who shows qualities (such as pluck, endurance, or determined energy) attributed to the defenders of ancient Troy
3
: a merry and often irresponsible or disreputable companion
1
: of, relating to, or resembling ancient Troy or its inhabitants
2
: of, relating to, or constituting a Trojan horse
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Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
The museum’s enormous Roman sarcophagi featuring reliefs of scenes from the Trojan War — like the king of Troy begging the Greek hero Achilles for his son Hector’s body — attest to Lebanon’s cultural treasures, some of which remain buried in and around ancient sites, archaeologists say.
—Daniele Hamamdjian, NBC News, 17 Nov. 2024
But the Trojan offense, as coach Clay Helton saw it, wasn’t working.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
The King has returned from the Trojan War, but much has changed in his kingdom.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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As a result, malware like Trojan downloaders, spyware, and ransomware has become a staple in phishing campaigns.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
The museum’s enormous Roman sarcophagi featuring reliefs of scenes from the Trojan War — like the king of Troy begging the Greek hero Achilles for his son Hector’s body — attest to Lebanon’s cultural treasures, some of which remain buried in and around ancient sites, archaeologists say.
—Daniele Hamamdjian, NBC News, 17 Nov. 2024
But the Trojan offense, as coach Clay Helton saw it, wasn’t working.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
The King has returned from the Trojan War, but much has changed in his kingdom.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Trojan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Trojan. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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