Drill
Both words in one sentence
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Drill Sergeant Nasty: Non-military example, though Gareth does run his kitchen like he was preparing an invasion.
Source: Series / Chef! - Drill Sergeant Nasty: The knight preparing Crusaders for the monsters they'll be likely to meet on their way to the Holy Land (in a loose takeoff of the classic Monty Python "Self-Defense Against Fresh Fruit" sketch).
Source: Series / Horrible Histories
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