lieutenant
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Interim charges are lists of issues that the lieutenant governor and speaker give to their respective chamber’s committees to study during the period between legislative sessions.
From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2026
An extradition agreement is in place between the UAE and Ireland and it was used to extradite Sean McGovern, a "senior lieutenant" in the organised crime group.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
He began as a lieutenant and rose through the ranks, shooting to nationwide fame during the war with Russia-backed separatists in 2014.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
In the lawsuit, Tan described a Jan. 28, 2025, phone conversation in which a lieutenant allegedly told him: “Essentially, if I help you, I’m actually helping the family sue the Department.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
The lieutenant says, “Well, enjoy your breakfast. And your Sunday. Stay out of trouble. I’ll see you soon.”
From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor
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In 2024, the same union survey concluded that Barragan’s performance was “very good,” but said that his choices for lieutenants and sergeants “lack operational experience.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
While Matty Cash, Tyrone Mings and Emi Buendia started against Sociedad, many of Emery's trusted lieutenants were missing.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
He often delegates difficult conversations to trusted lieutenants.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the operation also killed several al-Mainuki lieutenants.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026
Oriana has a protective arm around Oak, one of Madoc’s lieutenants bending to speak with her.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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