admiral

Example Sentences

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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

For Ruiz, the Spanish admiral, the exercise’s greatest achievement is refreshing the perishable skill of coordinating resources from so many countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

While many would have been shocked to see a retired teacher posing as a fake admiral at a Remembrance Sunday ceremony, for a secretive group of ex-services personnel it was unsurprising.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

The frigate Kimon is named after a 5th century BCE Athenian admiral, who was the son of the victorious general at the Battle of Marathon, Miltiadis.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

“I like it here,” the admiral said, energetically slicing his meat.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood