commander

Example Sentences

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It is amusing to note that both the Pakistani and Indian armies retained British commanders in chief after independence.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Hello,” says the commander, eyeing my proximity to his desk.

From Literature

The administration also responded to the disaster in Minnesota by reassigning Customs and Border Patrol “commander at large” Greg Bovino and apparently urging him to retire quickly.

From Salon

"History will hold them accountable," says the commander, who has a handle-bar moustache and wears a green fringed scarf around his neck.

From BBC

The pledge came as more than 3,000 troops and police in uniform filed past Venezuela's first female leader and commander in chief.

From Barron's