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Recent Examples of basic training
Amid troop shortages, Ukraine's parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, recently took its first steps toward mobilizing women in the war by discussing legal changes that would allow women to be conscripted for service and complete basic training.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
By December of that year, the service saw the first seven Guardians to enlist directly into the Space Force from basic training.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
He’s been away for what feels like years (but is actually a matter of months) in basic training.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Their personal experiences in the WAC, from basic training in Georgia to their main postal assignment in Europe, broadly inspired the film’s events.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
By December of that year, the service saw the first seven Guardians to enlist directly into the Space Force from basic training.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
He’s been away for what feels like years (but is actually a matter of months) in basic training.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Their personal experiences in the WAC, from basic training in Georgia to their main postal assignment in Europe, broadly inspired the film’s events.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basic training
Noun
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Given continuing education courses, online classes, certification programs and boot camps, there are more opportunities for workers to ramp up their expertise to stay competitive.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
12 Feb. 2025
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Here’s what has been accomplished so far: ▪ 675 students were trained at universities or boot camps, including those who completed programs by December 2024.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Offer comprehensive training programs to help employees gain confidence in the technology.—
Puneet Gaur,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Eating Greek yogurt after your resistance training sessions could maximize your muscle gains.—
Jillian Kubala, RD,
Health,
25 Feb. 2025
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As the founder of Minorities in Aquaculture, Imani Black is working to foster inclusivity in the aquaculture workforce and offer hands-on internships and apprenticeships.—
Danielle Nierenberg,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The apprenticeship, in London, was meant to last a week.—
Tammy LaGorce,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Basic training.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basic%20training. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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