commander in chief

Example Sentences

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The city owes more than its name to the first commander in chief; George Washington encouraged the French developer Pierre Charles L’Enfant to design a capital that would symbolize the nation.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

"Ultimately, the timeline will be dictated by the commander in chief," she told journalists.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

When Time magazine last week asked the commander in chief whether Americans should be worried about potential terrorist strikes at home, he replied, “I guess.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

He is the commander in chief of the armed forces and oversees other key institutions, such as the judicial branch and state media.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

The commander in chief of the Academy did not ask twice.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin