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Examples of basic training in a Sentence
Our son is in basic training.
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Whether your little sister has a child or your middle brother graduates from military basic training, these changes signal a sibling’s new roles: parent, a member of the armed forces, the responsible one, the strong one.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 10 June 2024
According to Tribune reports at the time, Carvajal had recently completed Army basic training and was waiting to be assigned to a unit with the Illinois National Guard.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2024
At basic training, your dog will learn how to walk on a leash, how to perform sit and down commands, crate training and recall.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2024
Vince Albers Army veteran Vincent Albers became close to a set of twins during his basic training back in 1968.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 27 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1914, in the meaning defined above
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“Basic training.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basic%20training. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
basic training
noun
: the first part of training for a military recruit
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