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doughboys

NOUN
infantry
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I charged up San Juan Hill with the Rough Riders and joined the doughboys over there.

From Washington Times Jul. 2, 2023

During one exhibition against the Brooklyn Dodgers, Babe displayed his innovative hitting approach before several hundred doughboys.

From Slate Mar. 26, 2020

Fighting as American troops did in Tunisia, Sicily and Italy, doughboys have smashed through the outer crust of Hitler's fortress in a gallant display of courage and skill.

From Fox News Jun. 3, 2019

Fighting as American troops did in Tunisia, Sicily and Italy, doughboys have smashed through the outer crust of Hitler’s fortress in a gallant display of courage and skill.

From Seattle Times Jun. 2, 2019

When I think of you bunking in leaky barracks, and all of the other sacrifices you and the other doughboys are making such a change seems a small thing.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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