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Recent Examples of basic training
The new officer completed a basic training program that provided a third of the hours once dedicated to teaching recruits how to fill out a key form.
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Sarah Blaskey, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2026
With basic training and coordination, our dental team identified at-risk people and connected them to behavioral health counselors.
—Divya Upadhyay, STAT, 25 Feb. 2026
After just a few weeks in basic training at San Diego, he was sent to Pearl Harbor to work and study.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
During basic training he was given a standardized mental test.
—Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
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Sarah Blaskey, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2026
With basic training and coordination, our dental team identified at-risk people and connected them to behavioral health counselors.
—Divya Upadhyay, STAT, 25 Feb. 2026
After just a few weeks in basic training at San Diego, he was sent to Pearl Harbor to work and study.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
During basic training he was given a standardized mental test.
—Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basic training
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Just over three years ago, Schneider was the keynote speaker at a boot camp graduation at Naval Station Great Lakes.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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On July 20, 2016, a hard fork was implemented during the first IC3 boot camp.—
Emin Gün Sirer,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Of the 11 nuns, three are dedicated caretakers for the farm, including Laudeña, who has training in veterinary assistance and examines the rabbits every morning.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mamula noted that the findings provide a scientific basis for potential policy changes, permitting reforms, and workforce training.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Charles Mallory, who lived from 1796–1882, arrived in Mystic in 1816 after completing his sailmaker apprenticeship in New London, according to Mystic Seaport.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Investing in training and accessing programs to support internships, apprenticeships or training for incumbent workers through Maryland MEP, Maryland Department of Labor and others can be invaluable for long-term success.—
Mike Kelleher,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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