basic training
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Drafted into the Army, he and his brother were so fit that they breezed through basic training.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
He joined the California National Guard and met a bunkmate in basic training who worked in the mailroom at Revue Studios, which was owned by MCA.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026
For example, thousands of Ukrainian troops have come to Britain since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022 for basic training.
From BBC • Jul. 22, 2025
Once a dog and foster are paired, the team guides the foster in creating a calm, structured environment in which the dog can relax, then introduces some basic training and socialization.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2025
Even more important is the fact that medical men who received their basic training before 1950 have had little opportunity to realize the critical importance of the process and the hazards of disrupting it.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
