R.O.T.C.
Americanabbreviation
Example Sentences
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He received a full R.O.T.C. scholarship to Penn State but dropped out when he suffered an episode of deep depression.
From New York Times • Jan. 4, 2022
He was arrested after an argument at a football game with an R.O.T.C. officer in September.
From New York Times • Nov. 24, 2021
Born in Harlem of Jamaican parents, he grew up in the South Bronx and graduated from City College of New York, joining the Army through the R.O.T.C.
From New York Times • Oct. 18, 2021
The themes of the book transcend the typical war novel, and it really resonated with me as I was in R.O.T.C. about to be commissioned in the Army.
From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2021
The dentist had no choice but to stand at R.O.T.C. attention.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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