He would be repeatedly promoted in Peter the Great's rapidly evolving navy, reaching the rank of second captain by 1720.

While the government has repeatedly promoted its "complete success" in the campaign, it has also obliquely conceded its failures.

Duiring Emperor Ming's reign, he was repeatedly promoted, although was never among the upper echelon of officials.

He said General Clark would not have been promoted repeatedly if most of his commanders did not agree.

Though he repeatedly failed his officer exams, he was repeatedly promoted and eventually reached the honorary rank of Colonel.

He was promoted repeatedly, becoming assistant works superindendent with Morris in 1938.

Repeatedly promoted during "Late Night" as "Coming soon to NBC!"

Murphy - Cadet who through circumstances gets repeatedly promoted.

Since taking office in 1995, Mr. Pataki has repeatedly promoted legalized gambling but has usually been thwarted by the Legislature.

He rose no further; others were repeatedly promoted over him to the head position of Kapellmeister.