Sgt.

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abbreviation

Sergeant.

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Words nearby Sgt.

SGOT, SGP, SGPT, sgraffito, 's Gravenhage, Sgt., Sgt. Maj., sh, SHA, Shaanxi, Shaba

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How to use Sgt. in a sentence

“Officers had to go stop an elderly lady from being assaulted,” Sgt. Houston said.
Texas Gun Slingers Police the Police—With a Black Panthers Tactic|Brandy Zadrozny|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Sgt. Jose Rodriguez stood with his brother, Juan, who is also a police officer.
Choking Back Tears, Thousands of Cops Honor Fallen Officer Ramos|Michael Daly|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The second shows the five Taliban detainees released in exchange for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl.
You Can Buy These Anti-ISIS Coloring Books (Featuring a Crucifixion) for Your Kids|Asawin Suebsaeng|August 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl reportedly tried to join the Legion before enlisting in the U.S. Army.
1,000 Americans Are Serving in the Israeli Army and They Aren’t Alone|Chris Allbritton|July 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST

According to reports, Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl has not yet contacted his family.
Bergdahl’s Bitter Homecoming: The Psychological Cost of War|Jean Kim|July 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Oftmls wet sich a Sach mit geben, ws me sgt: "Owa, o ds is' schn j spogel neu, es is l hojo!"
The History of Yiddish Literature in the Nineteenth Century|Leo Wiener
If they didn't use the shop, Sgt. Greyshock used horse clippers to trim their hair.
Trinity [Atomic test] Site|White Sands Missile Range Public Affairs Office
Sgt. Horsfield, who understood perfectly the meaning of "Carry on, Sergeant!"
The Seventh Manchesters|S. J. Wilson
"Sgt. Blank is authorised to draw ration money in lieu of rations as from March 1st, 1916," I read to him, and sighed with relief.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, June 7, 1916|Various
Milne received recognition for this, while Sgt. Heath and Pte.
The Seventh Manchesters|S. J. Wilson

British Dictionary definitions for Sgt.

Sgt

abbreviation for

Sergeant

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