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cadet

[kuh-det] / kəˈdɛt /
NOUN
military trainee
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He joined Irish carrier Aer Lingus in the late 1970s as a cadet pilot.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

In 1981, he made his Broadway debut in the play "Heartland" and his movie debut that same year as a military cadet in "Taps."

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

In July 2021, a cadet needed to pass 25 practical exams to graduate.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

For some, intensive preparation for military service begins in preschool, where cadet classes include physical drills carried out in army-style uniforms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

The first cadet to find and remove them would be the winner and receive the advancement point.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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