sergeant
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"The detective sergeant in the cyber-crime team called me up and said: 'Sit down, we've got him,'" McGuinness said.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
In general, Konie, the staff sergeant, said they used their cannon and the 30mm ammunition for larger targets, while taking advantage of the smaller gun’s higher rate of fire for smaller targets.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
Army sergeant charged with insider trading on the prediction market site Polymarket last week was likely in violation of multiple rules before the transactions were ever made.
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
After all, what was the Army sergeant who profited off Maduro’s capture doing if not signaling the likelihood of a future outcome and establishing trust in the wisdom of Polymarket?
From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026
As the sergeant turned to leave, Colonel Meecham called to him, “Does your wife make good lasagna, Latito?”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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