drill sergeant
Example Sentences
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McKinnon penalizes his fellow drill sergeant by dismissing him from overseeing that unit.
From Salon • Oct. 10, 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
C-I-P-I-T-I,’” Jack recalled with a laugh, barking out the letters like a drill sergeant.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 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
Mr. Shunk acts like a drill sergeant, but only because he has to.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
