commander in chief

Example Sentences

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Mexico’s first female president also serves as military commander in chief.

From Los Angeles Times

Nigeria’s president now asked if there was any way to reach and reason with America’s commander in chief, Nigerian officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Republicans maintained that the president should have full authority as commander in chief to authorize any necessary action.

From The Wall Street Journal

These give the commander in chief wide latitude over war powers, and both Democratic and Republican presidents have been happy to retain that power.

From Salon

The commander in chief of Ukraine's armed forces has warned Russian activity is increasing around the key frontline town of Pokrovsk, saying "the situation is difficult".

From BBC