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Promoted to open in the absence of Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Capsey struck three sixes in her brilliant knock as the hosts reached their target of 137 with 16 balls to spare.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Promoted to number three after a morning conversation with England coach Brendon McCullum, Brook walked in after Afridi dismissed Phil Salt off the first ball of the innings.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

Promoted to Low-A late in the summer, he helped the Modesto Nuts win the California League championship, hitting .321 with seven homers and a .994 OPS in 131 at-bats.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2024

Promoted Empoli got its first points back in Serie A with its first goal as Tommaso Baldanzi’s strike helped it beat Salernitana 1-0.

From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2023

Promoted to Brigadier General by special order of Ulysses Grant for heroism at Petersburg.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara