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admiral

[ad-mer-uhl] / ˈæd mər əl /




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Butterfly species which are doing well include the Red admiral, some of which are now spending winter in the UK as the climate warms.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Navy rear admiral, estimated it could take three to four weeks from the start of Iran’s retaliatory attacks on March 1 to reduce the risk of transiting the strait to manageable levels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

A single prediction delivered to Congress by a U.S. admiral six years ago has shaped military strategy and spurred billions of dollars in spending in preparation for a potentially catastrophic conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

When Robert Duvall was floundering around in college, his father, a career Navy man who retired with the rank of rear admiral, told him to shape up — and start acting.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

“The admiral is an experienced pilot, Penny. Do as he says and you will be quite safe.”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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