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admiral

[ad-mer-uhl] / ˈæd mər əl /




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A Royal Navy admiral, William Sidney Smith, was an early endorser, reputedly calling it “the most delicious breakfast-table accompaniment.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Crude prices surged Monday -- with Brent up almost six percent -- after a US admiral said US forces sank six small Iranian boats.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

US forces destroyed six Iranian boats and shot down missiles and drones fired at US Navy and commercial vessels by Tehran's military, a top US admiral said.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Former US military official William Fallon - a retired US Navy admiral - told the BBC that "time of day" probably worked in the rescue mission's favour.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The admiral slipped off Mama Woof’s back and began waving his cane at the dogs.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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