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

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

It is also the first MMA bout to be promoted by MVP, which was founded by influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul and former UFC executive Nakisa Bidarian in 2021 and has produced 30 live boxing events.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Capt. Miller—soon to be promoted to major—had made his point.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

Those who excel in this position may be promoted to Senior Agents, Surveillance Agents, Special Agents, and more.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston