drill sergeant
Example Sentences
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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
Barry’s itself evolved, slowly phasing out the boot camp part of its name and the intimidating drill sergeant teaching style.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2024
As Diana’s best friend and coach, Bonnie, Jodie Foster steals the film, as both Diana’s cheerleader and drill sergeant.
From Salon • Oct. 23, 2023
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
“Your rifles had better be clean,” Ellsberg’s drill sergeant told the men, “because Dien Bien Phu just fell.”
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
