sergeants

noun

plural of sergeant
as in lieutenants

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  1. lieutenants
  2. captains
Noun
  • Role in the Castellammarese War When the Castellammarese War broke out in 1930 between Maranzano and rival crime boss Giuseppe (Joe) Masseria, Bonanno emerged as one of Maranzano’s leading lieutenants.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026
  • And [showrunners] Ned Martel and Charlie Carver were our lieutenants on the crowd who did a wonderful job.
    — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of lieutenants
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  • Wideout/linebacker Sawyer Haley, wideout/defensive back Levi Carlucci and lineman Jaysson Pittman are the team’s senior captains.
    — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Kansas junior quarterback Cole Ballard has been voted one of five team captains for the 2026 college football season, the KU football program announced Wednesday night on social media site X.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of captains
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