drill sergeant
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Unsmiling, rigid, angry and barking like a drill sergeant, Mr. Strong lets caricature guide his performance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Goosebumps blossomed on my skin as Mexico’s head coach Javier Aguirre, he of a stern face and gray haircut worthy of a drill sergeant, beamed while singing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
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
I know I sounded like some kind of drill sergeant bully, but I didn't care.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
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