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Recent Examples of sergeant
The defense said the sergeant didn't know if the cooler was full or not.
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Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
In a subsequent email, the sergeant instructed two detectives to speak with Pacheco.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Just after being accepted into the new position as desk sergeant, Green reviewed footage from the body-cameras of two officers who violated radio and patrol policies.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … ULTIMATE SACRIFICE – Staff sergeant's selfless battlefield sacrifice earns nation's highest military award.
—FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
In a subsequent email, the sergeant instructed two detectives to speak with Pacheco.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Just after being accepted into the new position as desk sergeant, Green reviewed footage from the body-cameras of two officers who violated radio and patrol policies.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … ULTIMATE SACRIFICE – Staff sergeant's selfless battlefield sacrifice earns nation's highest military award.
—FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sergeant
Noun
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In the weeks leading up to that election, Nanos reportedly placed his opponent Heather Lappin, a lieutenant at the Pima County Jail, on administrative leave, ordering her not to discuss the reasoning for his decision.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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The first images viewers saw were the introductions of the coaches and quarterbacks for each side, generals and lieutenants, twin pillars of the franchises.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The pivotal match came in the 190-class between Ramona senior captain Kaitlyn Peck and Imperial’s Yarely Vasquez, the top seed.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Hannah Bilka scored twice, and the United States’ youth and speed overwhelmed a Canadian women’s hockey team missing its captain in a 5-0 win at the Milan Cortina Games.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Sergeant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sergeant. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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