doughboys

Example Sentences

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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 l am not worrying over our valiant doughboys, I worry over what's happening here at home.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson