admiral
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In Cornwall, the red admiral took second spot, followed by the painted lady.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
According to myth, Hedberg will be the first of his class to become an admiral.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
"I don't think a solution solely through armed confrontation is viable," said former admiral Pablo Romero, echoing doubts about De la Espriella's strategy.
From Barron's ● Jun. 20, 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 admiral rose to his feet and brandished his cane.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the United States has slashed the number of its generals and admirals by 20 percent, in a move he said is aimed at "accountability."
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
By one account, he has blocked the advancement of more than 80 generals and admirals.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
The Pentagon chief has defended the approach, noting that civilian leaders are granted the authority to choose which admirals or generals advise them on military matters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
To promote his call for a separate air force, Mitchell exaggerated the outcome—including the apocryphal claim that admirals witnessing the demonstration “wept aloud” as the target went under.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 1, 2026
“That was a secret bugle call that only admirals are allowed to hear.”
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
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