chain of command

Example Sentences

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The image of Perez, the sources said, was clearly visible and caused alarm among several supervisors, who reported it up the chain of command.

From Los Angeles Times

Homan noted it wasn't a perfect operation and said it has become "more streamlined" with an "established, unified chain of command".

From BBC

I think I’m finally beginning to make sense of what’s happening at the Park—like the flow of information and the chain of command.

From Literature

The Service Prosecution Authority has now charged two officers in Beck's chain of command.

From BBC

Bowman made clear that, notwithstanding the Fed’s sometimes opaque chain of command, she was in charge and expected examiners to get on board, according to people familiar with the meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal