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commander

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


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A commander was relieved of duty in connection with that investigation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Another senior RSF commander, al-Nour al-Guba, defected late last month and was received in Khartoum by army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

The authorities used drones and helicopters in the search mission and noticed a small island where a number of crocodiles were basking in the sun, recounted Potgieter, commander of a police diving unit.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Hegseth, who has overseen operations, reportedly clashed with Admiral Alvin Holsey, former commander of U.S.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

“What does this mean?” an officer aboard B-36 asked his commander.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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