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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

For yes, the children had seen an ostrich, but Alexander had no way of knowing if it was the exact bird that the admiral considered his own.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

The officers on the original list were selected by a board of admirals that are governed by “precepts” set by the service secretaries.

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

I look at these admirals, it’s got to be your all-time fave, in black and white.

From Slate Dec. 23, 2025

That quote comes from the Marines’ official website, not the speech Pete Hegseth inflicted on the generals, admirals and senior enlisted personnel he called to Quantico, Virginia, on Sept. 30.

From Salon Oct. 10, 2025

This was to show how brave they were, and what excellent admirals they would make, when they grew up.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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