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Recent Examples of sergeant
The defense said the sergeant didn't know if the cooler was full or not.
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Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
In a subsequent email, the sergeant instructed two detectives to speak with Pacheco.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Just after being accepted into the new position as desk sergeant, Green reviewed footage from the body-cameras of two officers who violated radio and patrol policies.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … ULTIMATE SACRIFICE – Staff sergeant's selfless battlefield sacrifice earns nation's highest military award.
—FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
In a subsequent email, the sergeant instructed two detectives to speak with Pacheco.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Just after being accepted into the new position as desk sergeant, Green reviewed footage from the body-cameras of two officers who violated radio and patrol policies.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … ULTIMATE SACRIFICE – Staff sergeant's selfless battlefield sacrifice earns nation's highest military award.
—FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sergeant
Noun
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To keep the hairpin turns and runaway carousel rides to a minimum, Dietrich, his chief lieutenant, Josh Belovsky, and assistants Ryan Day and Tony Schifano — the latter joining the staff this year — hit the recruiting trail and transfer portal hard.—
Brian Robin,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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In the vast majority of cases, the abduction is carried out by someone the victim knows, said Adam Bercovici, a retired lieutenant who oversaw the Special Investigation Section of the Los Angeles Police Department.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The victory might have come at a high cost for Canada, which saw captain Sidney Crosby limp to the dressing room in the second period following a collision with Gudas along the boards.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Canada was trailing 2-1 at the time of Crosby's injury, but rallied to tie the game at 2 thanks to a power play goal from Colorado Avalanche assistant captain Nathan MacKinnon.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Sergeant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sergeant. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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