commanding officer

Example Sentences

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Her commanding officer described Sullivan - known as "Sully" to her friends - as a "fearless and gifted horsewoman".

From BBC • May 18, 2026

In his office, the commanding officer enlarges an image showing a swarm of speedboats carrying out such an attack.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

“Air units will be restricted from responding to requests for service in the affected areas,” wrote Larsen, the acting commanding officer of Air Support Division.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

Maybe not in “Star Trek,” where survivors of its all-absorbing Borg collective include a Starship captain and a commanding officer.

From Salon • Dec. 29, 2025

Little Johnny’s feet are sore after a long march and his commanding officer bawls him out.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank