sergeant

Example Sentences

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She spoke with a homicide sergeant named Blake Ritchie.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Kelly was downgraded to police officer from sergeant and assigned to an administrative post.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

"People's feet were swollen from all the walking they had done," recalled Batangouna, who served as a sergeant at the time.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

“Where do you want us to drop you off?” the sergeant asked.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

“I’ll tell you something,” returned the sergeant; “I suspect that stuff’s of your providing.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens