commander

Example Sentences

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He was deployed to Afghanistan as a company commander while I was a squad leader in Iraq.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

A well-regarded battalion commander in Yemen’s armed forces, Ashaal, then 42, worked a sideline in real estate with a partner.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Iran confirmed on Monday that Revolutionary Guards commander Alireza Tangsiri had been killed, days after Israel said it targeted him in an air strike.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

“This is not a quick in and out kind of deal,” said retired Gen. Joseph Votel, the former commander of U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

It was the black metal key card of the commander in chief, a card that hung around the commander’s neck until it was time to hand it off to the next commander.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin