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Recent Examples of sergeant
The former sergeant now works for a police department in the northwest suburbs, according to state law enforcement records.
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Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
Listen to this article A sergeant already suing the San Diego Police Department on retaliation and discrimination claims is now fighting a termination notice, saying he is being singled out improperly and that officials did not follow the rules in trying to fire him.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
Once docked, snorkelers will splash into the water and snorkel among turtles, rays, and schools of fish, including the blue-green Hawaiian sergeant and colorful reef triggerfish, the state fish.
—Rachel Ng, AFAR Media, 7 May 2025
The police deal, reached with Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration, covers about 880 troopers, sergeants and master sergeants who are in the troopers’ union.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2025
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Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
Listen to this article A sergeant already suing the San Diego Police Department on retaliation and discrimination claims is now fighting a termination notice, saying he is being singled out improperly and that officials did not follow the rules in trying to fire him.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
Once docked, snorkelers will splash into the water and snorkel among turtles, rays, and schools of fish, including the blue-green Hawaiian sergeant and colorful reef triggerfish, the state fish.
—Rachel Ng, AFAR Media, 7 May 2025
The police deal, reached with Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration, covers about 880 troopers, sergeants and master sergeants who are in the troopers’ union.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sergeant
Noun
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Thomas has 28 years of policing experience and has held various jobs in his career, including patrol officer and investigator, Investigative sergeant, Patrol Services lieutenant and Administrative Services commander, among many others.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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As a retired police lieutenant who spent more than two decades walking the beat, investigating major crimes, and partnering with communities on public safety, my career taught me an important lesson: Law enforcement cannot do the job alone.—
Diane Goldstein,
Oc Register,
11 May 2025
Noun
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The Stars’ captain, Benn, absolutely plastered Bouchard in the second period with a heavy hit on the forecheck.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Normally, the Knicks’ captain, floor general and reigning NBA Clutch Player of the Year is on the court when his team is trying to win a game in the final period.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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“Sergeant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sergeant. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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