top sergeant
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of top sergeant
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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They prefer General Horace Logan McBride, head of the American Military Mission, who is as tough and realistic as a top sergeant looking over a fresh batch of recruits.
From Time Magazine Archive
Tough, unbeautiful Mr. Gassaway was only a top sergeant.
From Time Magazine Archive
With his own staff officers, he would play top sergeant, staring them in the eyes, challenging them to think while drumming an index finger on his desk top.
From Time Magazine Archive
Leader Europe became a lieutenant, Sissle his drum major and top sergeant.
From Time Magazine Archive
Sergeant Simpson, who had been bumped up to top sergeant, was more or less leading the whole platoon.
From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers
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