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

C-I-P-I-T-I,’” Jack recalled with a laugh, barking out the letters like a drill sergeant.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2024

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

Equal parts cheerleader and drill sergeant, Bonnie understands the rush that achieving against the odds provides and watching her convince others to help her and Diana accomplish the impossible is inspiring.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2024

I know I sounded like some kind of drill sergeant bully, but I didn't care.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely