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commander

[kuh-man-der, -mahn-] / kəˈmæn dər, -ˈmɑn- /


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Eisenhower had an instinct for creating a cooperative spirit and came across as a cheerful and broadminded commander.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Air Forces in the Pacific and the Middle East, rising to deputy commander of U.S.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

The BBC editorial team led the interview to ensure the former commander was pushed on the war crime allegations made against 3 Marine Commando.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

South Korea and the United States are in talks over recent public remarks by the commander of US Forces Korea, Seoul's presidential office said Saturday, after the comments drew sharp criticism from China.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

General Philippe Pétain, who replaced Nivelle as commander in chief, dealt with the mutiny more through persuasion than punishment.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman




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