drill sergeant

Example Sentences

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McKinnon penalizes his fellow drill sergeant by dismissing him from overseeing that unit.

From Salon • Oct. 10, 2025

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

Marine Corps drill sergeant who owns a chain of restaurants, had about $1.3 million on hand as of February 2024.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 12, 2024

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

If she hadn’t adopted the hippie lifestyle, she would have made a terrific Marine drill sergeant.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman