drill sergeant
Example Sentences
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“I’m like a drill sergeant, to say the least,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025
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
As Diana’s best friend and coach, Bonnie, Jodie Foster steals the film, as both Diana’s cheerleader and drill sergeant.
From Salon • Oct. 23, 2023
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
As normally as it could, I suppose, when the first announcement of the day is about a scoreboard, and your drill sergeant of a teacher is yelling at everyone.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
