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Recent Examples of sergeant
He was promoted to detective sergeant in 2020 and his MSP record includes a Citation for Bravery, two Life Saving Awards, and multiple awards for professional excellence, according to the lawsuit.
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Paul Egan, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
After serving his six years and leaving the Corps as a sergeant, Cope White moved to Manhattan and then to Hollywood, to write for TV.
—Bob Morris, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
However, the actor’s father was a sergeant in the Brazilian air force and he was transferred to Salvador, where Maura was born, but he was mostly raised in his family’s hometown.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Denise’s father, Rick Goff, was a sergeant with the nearby Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and joined in the effort to find her.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
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Paul Egan, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
After serving his six years and leaving the Corps as a sergeant, Cope White moved to Manhattan and then to Hollywood, to write for TV.
—Bob Morris, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
However, the actor’s father was a sergeant in the Brazilian air force and he was transferred to Salvador, where Maura was born, but he was mostly raised in his family’s hometown.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Denise’s father, Rick Goff, was a sergeant with the nearby Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and joined in the effort to find her.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sergeant
Noun
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Lawrence is rising from her previous role as the top lieutenant to Sobrino-Stearns.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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The park rangers eventually merged with the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office, where Soptic later became lieutenant of investigations.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Images of the concept show multiple layouts, including one that features a pair of large captain-style seats and another with a reclining bench that looks like it can be used as a bed (a third row of seats also looks to be an option, but that’s no fun).—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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The captain of the Neil’s plane was killed, and the first officer was injured.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Sergeant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sergeant. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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