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The phrase "a drill sergeant" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to a military instructor who trains recruits, often in a rigorous and demanding manner.
Example: "The recruits were intimidated by the loud commands of a drill sergeant during their training."
Alternatives: "military instructor" or "training officer".
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He's like a drill sergeant".
He has the teaching style of a drill sergeant.
"I'm a drill sergeant mom," Ms. Done said.
This team needs a drill sergeant, not a baby sitter.
"He was kind of talking to me like a drill sergeant".
(Ryan served as a drill sergeant in the Marines near the end of World War II).
"You idiot," Hattori roared like a drill sergeant at a fresh recruit.
The Haggler imagines classes there in civility, taught in a sweat lodge by a drill sergeant.
A drill sergeant barks, "Ready, huh!" and West begins talking: "We at war.
Already a drill sergeant from Aberdeen has been sentenced to prison for up to 25 years.
She also swore and berated the class like a drill sergeant.
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