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Recent Examples of basic training
This adaptation wouldn’t require the heavy computational power that’s needed for basic training, since the CNN would be adding only a few images at a time to its data set.
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Cary Champlin, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Apr. 2017
Harris' record shows no military education, which is the next step after basic training in which enlistees learn a specialty like being a mechanic.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 17 July 2024
After 13 weeks of basic training, the Reserves just required him to report to duty for one weekend each month over the next two years.
—Brendan Borrell, Outside Online, 17 Oct. 2017
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
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Cary Champlin, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Apr. 2017
Harris' record shows no military education, which is the next step after basic training in which enlistees learn a specialty like being a mechanic.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 17 July 2024
After 13 weeks of basic training, the Reserves just required him to report to duty for one weekend each month over the next two years.
—Brendan Borrell, Outside Online, 17 Oct. 2017
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basic training
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Bukky recommended taking courses, joining communities or boot camps, or even starting a side hustle to do this.Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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Online courses, certifications, or boot camps can be an excellent way to build industry-specific skills quickly.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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There are also endless security protocols, complex billing processes and relentless training requirements.Joshua Siler, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Owners also shared details about their training methods (negative reinforcement, positive reinforcement, or both) and their horse's personality.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Shyer later benefited from his father’s work, participating in the guild’s apprenticeship program following his studies at UCLA.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 28 Dec. 2024
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The lab provides funding for the training of math and science teachers, and backs an apprenticeship program for early-education workers.Abe Streep, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Basic training.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basic%20training. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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