lieutenant
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“It’s about reversing the current logic,” said Éric Coquerel, a France Unbowed lawmaker and a lieutenant of Mélenchon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
In December 1944, Trautman—who had by this time been promoted to lieutenant colonel—was trapped behind enemy lines during the Battle of the Bulge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Employees in the legislative office building and in a nearby building temporarily used to house members of the Legislature, the governor and lieutenant governor were not affected, according to the email.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
She said her background would enable her to take advantage of the lieutenant governor’s role as president of the state Senate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
By June, William was a first lieutenant with the Army’s military intelligence unit.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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And while Warsh isn’t issuing forward guidance, his lieutenants are, recently discouraging expectations of an interest-rate increase this month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
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
One of O'Neill's most trusted lieutenants, he's contracted until 2030 but reports have suggested a potential return to Spain, so just how important is he to Celtic?
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
He often delegates difficult conversations to trusted lieutenants.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
Gary Drake and Wayne Nashend'd come as his lieutenants.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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