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Recent Examples of sergeant
Paul Aurelio McClain, 46, formerly a sergeant with the campus police department, entered a plea to the federal indictment’s sole count, possession of child pornography.
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City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The sergeant drove himself to a nearby hospital, where he was listed in good condition.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Dotseth, who was appointed interim chief in the summer of 2024, has been with the department for nearly 25 years, serving previously as a patrol officer, field training officer, patrol sergeant, internal affairs investigator and captain.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Steven Feldman, as well as a captain, a lieutenant and a sergeant.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
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City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The sergeant drove himself to a nearby hospital, where he was listed in good condition.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Dotseth, who was appointed interim chief in the summer of 2024, has been with the department for nearly 25 years, serving previously as a patrol officer, field training officer, patrol sergeant, internal affairs investigator and captain.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Steven Feldman, as well as a captain, a lieutenant and a sergeant.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sergeant
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Additionally, Leo has named a former Swiss Guard lieutenant, Anton Kappler, to serve as a second administrative aide in his office, alongside the former gendarme Piergiorgio Zanetti.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Steven Feldman, as well as a captain, a lieutenant and a sergeant.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Avalanche are missing several forwards, including captain Gabriel Landeskog (lower body).—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Of the five goals scored in the second quarter, three of them came courtesy of senior captain Layla Munoz.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Sergeant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sergeant. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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