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
Both sides went on to be promoted - Leeds as champions and Sunderland following victory against Sheffield United at Wembley.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 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
Scott offered Lee command of the new army being formed to fight the Confederates, which also meant Lee would be promoted to brigadier general.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
