admiral

Example Sentences

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An Army colonel will take charge after two decades of command by one- and two-star generals or admirals.

From New York Times

"It is very useful giving radars to the Philippines because it means we could share information about the Bashi Channel," said retired admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, referring to the waterway separating the Philippines and Taiwan.

From Reuters

A Navy admiral with extensive experience in the Indo-Pacific has been recommended to be the service’s next top leader, officials said Monday.

From Washington Times

In his “Natural History,” Pliny the Elder, the admiral and scholar who died in 79 A.D. while trying to rescue desperate villagers fleeing the debris of Mt.

From New York Times

According to the report, the admiral added, “Zero is an okay number; hold the standard.”

From New York Times