yeoman

Example Sentences

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And that was at a time when the main military bullwork of the country was the militia, these part-time, yeoman farmers.

From Slate • May 3, 2023

A decade later, after what colleagues and constituents called the senator’s yeoman service as an advocate on health and environmental issues, a hidden side of Mr. Durenberger began to surface.

From New York Times • Jan. 31, 2023

It was during his senior year that he enlisted and was sent to boot camp in Great Lakes, Ill., where he excelled as a leader yeoman and sharpshooter, his obituary stated.

From Washington Post • Apr. 23, 2022

But as they had in St. Louis the prior night, the penalty kill did yeoman work and the Blackhawks mustered very little.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 7, 2022

Clarkston was originally settled by yeoman farmers and railroad workers in the years after the Civil War.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John