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admiral

[ad-mer-uhl] / ˈæd mər əl /




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Known for his signature "cop" and "admiral" stage personas, Willis left the group in 1980.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

According to myth, Hedberg will be the first of his class to become an admiral.

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026

Navy rear admiral told the BBC Radio4’s Today program that clearing the mines could take “weeks to months.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026

The last time the Navy promoted a woman from captain to rear admiral was in June 2025, according to an analysis by Task and Purpose, a military-focused publication.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

In answer to Simon’s surprised look, she said, “I held a low opinion of the admiral before our trip, but there is something about sharing an adventure that makes friends of the most unlikely companions.”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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