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drillmaster

noun

Definition of drillmaster

as in teacher

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Recent Examples of drillmaster Lynch, in particular, is a standout, weaving together a drillmaster persona, an occasional anxiousness, and a winking humor. — BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022

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Noun

At first, they were taught at home, and Lessing would admit that her mother was a gifted teacher.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Samantha Ness, a history teacher in Phoenix, said parents should focus on making sure children have basic supplies rather than getting caught up in trendy, decorative or expensive items.

— Cheyanne Mumphrey, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of teacher

Noun

Paint Like Bob Ross Complete a Bob Ross-style painting — complete with happy trees — in just one class taught by a certified instructor.

— Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Feldman emphasizes hiring instructors who love community and kids, not necessarily master chefs, as the curriculum teaches cooking.

— Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of instructor

Noun

Entire product categories that were barely imaginable in 2020 are now weekend projects such as a tutor that converses in Mandarin, a paralegal that drafts and redlines, and a designer that produces forty variations before lunch.

— Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Students spend about two hours a day on core academics with an AI tutor rather than traditional teachers.

— Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

Definition of tutor

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The setup The Sugar Land, Texas offshore oil driller’s stock is relatively flat over the last 12 months, but up more than 20% in 2026 and on the verge of a major breakout.

— Jay Woods, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
By the second week of December, the driller reached a depth of 1,450 feet and struck oil sands.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026

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