chain of command
Example Sentences
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Four officers in the sergeant's chain of command have been put on administrative leave and on Tuesday President Lee Jae Myung ordered a sweeping reform of the police force.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
The appointments came with aggressive goals that included tightening the military chain of command, turning an ideological militia into a neighborhood intelligence agency and emphasizing an offensive approach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
“His prescription contact lenses had expired,” Sidhar reported, “and he told his chain of command that he couldn’t even see what he was doing, and he was worried about causing accidents.”
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
Cases that merit enhanced scrutiny are moved up the chain of command.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
Often, without thinking, he would go down half the chain of command before his prayers would take another form.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
