captain
Example Sentences
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The promotion from captain to rear admiral is one of the most competitive in the Navy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
The last time the Navy promoted a woman from captain to rear admiral was in June 2025, according to an analysis by Task and Purpose, a military-focused publication.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
One of the largest cheers came when Odegaard, the first Arsenal captain to lead the club to Premier League glory since Patrick Vieira in 2004, paraded the trophy at the front of the bus.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Meanwhile, Ava rises to captain her own sitcom ship, commanding this one with joy and gratitude, having learned that fear is antithetical to producing one’s best work.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
“That’s how the females can return after twenty years to the beach where they were born. Maybe the captain meant for you to follow the people who will lead you on the right path?”
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
