drill sergeant

Example Sentences

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“Administrators and teachers should not be able to do what a Marine Corps drill sergeant is prohibited from doing.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 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

My unborn daughter waved at me, and my two sons hopped up and down, and a drill sergeant named Blyton sneered and shot up a finger and shook his head.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien