be promoted
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The new secretary of the Army, Pete Geren, was handed a list of the Army generals who would serve on that year’s panel to select which colonels would be promoted to one-star general.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
Vietnam is expected to be promoted to ‘emerging’ market from ‘frontier’ market.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Both sides went on to be promoted - Leeds as champions and Sunderland following victory against Sheffield United at Wembley.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
From fewer opportunities to be promoted to perceived competence at a job, researchers have found that mothers earn less money with each additional child they have.
From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026
On the topic of heroism, it seems I will soon be promoted.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
