non-com
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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At this point, Forever appears to be another low-key non-com about the ennui of affluent married people—and then Oscar skis into a tree and dies.
From Slate • Sep. 17, 2018
Yes, Oscar and June are dead, but Forever still is a low-key non-com about the ennui of affluent married people.
From Slate • Sep. 17, 2018
A few hours before midnight, a Tunisian army non-com burst in upon a Defense Ministry official and blurted the details of the plot.
From Time Magazine Archive
Finally a non-com had a look at them and came away with his heart brimming over with good will.
From Time Magazine Archive
The non-com, a brutal-looking giant, retorted: "Here, recruity, you'd better be careful how you talk to me, or . . ."
From 813 by Leblanc, Maurice
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