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Examples of basic training in a Sentence
Our son is in basic training.
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The conversation, moderated by Fortune’s Kristin Stoller, acknowledged the dire state of untapped talent in the U.S., particularly in jobs that anyone—college grad or not—can do after some basic training.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024
Of these, 95% go on to finish basic training and become soldiers, according to the Pentagon.
—Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Sep. 2024
In fact, Kaepernick’s estimate was too generous: basic training can take as little as 21 weeks.
—Laurence Ralph, Foreign Affairs, 30 July 2020
The hands-on class will provide students the opportunity to teach dogs basic training skills.
—Jenelyn Russo, Orange County Register, 30 July 2024
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First Known Use
1914, in the meaning defined above
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“Basic training.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basic%20training. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
basic training
noun
: the first part of training for a military recruit
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