sergeant

Example Sentences

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Matt served multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan as an infantry squad leader and gunnery sergeant in the Marine Corps.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Kelly was downgraded to police officer from sergeant and assigned to an administrative post.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

"People's feet were swollen from all the walking they had done," recalled Batangouna, who served as a sergeant at the time.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

“Where do you want us to drop you off?” the sergeant asked.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

“You’re a Jewish boy, aren’t you?” the colonel asked without smiling, but his eyes shined with a mirth the sergeant did not see.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy