drill sergeant
Example Sentences
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He would often relate the story of how he was spotted by a former drill sergeant outside a New York hotel while he was working as a doorman.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2025
Equal parts cheerleader and drill sergeant, Bonnie understands the rush that achieving against the odds provides and watching her convince others to help her and Diana accomplish the impossible is inspiring.
From Salon • Mar. 7, 2024
Barry’s itself evolved, slowly phasing out the boot camp part of its name and the intimidating drill sergeant teaching style.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2024
An upbeat drill sergeant in glitter nail polish, Monroy put Marie through a routine of squats, planks and push-ups.
From New York Times • Sep. 15, 2023
She stood at attention, like a frail drill sergeant, but her outlines seemed curiously smudged.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
