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Recent Examples of basic training
In January, the three-time Olympian now known as Airman Alvarez graduated from basic training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland as a member of the World Class Athlete Program, or WCAP, which was established to help elite competitors continue training while also serving their country.
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Johnny Dodd, People.com, 10 May 2025
Destroyers and frigates typically require a year to reach initial operational capability by undergoing various basic training exercises, Wang added.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Said, of Melvindale, enlisted in the Michigan Army National Guard in September 2022 and attended basic training at Fort Moore in Georgia, according to the complaint.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 14 May 2025
The complaint noted that Said enlisted in the Michigan Army National Guard in September 2022 and attended basic training at Fort Moore in Georgia.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
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Johnny Dodd, People.com, 10 May 2025
Destroyers and frigates typically require a year to reach initial operational capability by undergoing various basic training exercises, Wang added.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Said, of Melvindale, enlisted in the Michigan Army National Guard in September 2022 and attended basic training at Fort Moore in Georgia, according to the complaint.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 14 May 2025
The complaint noted that Said enlisted in the Michigan Army National Guard in September 2022 and attended basic training at Fort Moore in Georgia.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basic training
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Universities and boot camps—Teaching and mentoring roles are great stepping stones for people during transitional periods.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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But did three weeks of boot camp develop a strong enough bond between the cast by the time cameras rolled? QUINN Absolutely.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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Townsend is creating a nonprofit aimed at building camps and training spaces where young tennis players can be exposed to the sport and deepen their skills.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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And new models are emerging that pair capital with hands-on mentorship, technical support, and founder training.—
Rob Zielonka,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2025
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Since taking office in 2023, he's worked to reduce incarceration rates for low-level drug offenses and increase access to apprenticeship programs in Maryland.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
13 June 2025
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Craig has been teaching barbering for years through an apprenticeship program and is confident that the new model will provide his customers with good service.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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“Basic training.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basic%20training. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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