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
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
She stood at attention, like a frail drill sergeant, but her outlines seemed curiously smudged.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
