Example Sentences

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Assorted naval petty-officers, Royal Artillery gunners and bombardiers made up an eight-hour shift.

From Coming of Age: 1939-1946 by Cox, John

I have another word to say, both to petty-officers and men.

From Salt Water The Sea Life and Adventures of Neil D'Arcy the Midshipman by Lacey, C. J. de