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admiral

[ad-mer-uhl] / ˈæd mər əl /




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Fifield was wrapping up a high-profile prosecution of a retired Navy admiral who traded a government contract for a future job.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

The meadow brown took the second spot in Devon, followed by the red admiral.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

The US admiral travelled to Saudi Arabia on Thursday for urgent coordination meetings, according to US news site Axios.

From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026

“The U.S. is always trying to push mission command and decentralized execution on our partners,” said Montgomery, a former rear admiral who served more than three decades in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

As you no doubt recall, these were the Savory Pickled Ostrich Treats the admiral had invented, and Bertha did seem to like them very much.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

A group of 72 retired US generals, admirals, and other high-ranking military officers are pressing the US government to cancel plans to livestream an execution by firing squad.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

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 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

The admirals, heavy with responsibility, paced their quarter-decks with ponderous tread.

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


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