be in command
Example Sentences
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Reid Wiseman, a 50-year-old former naval aviator and test pilot who also formerly served as a deputy chief of NASA's astronaut office, will be in command.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
Joachim Andersen appeared to be in command in defence for Palace and was unlucky not to have scored with a header in the second half.
From BBC • Aug. 14, 2023
She is exactly where she needs to be, in command and in control, with a suitably awed Gary at her side.
From New York Times • Jan. 14, 2022
The Midshipmen went into halftime with a 21-10 lead and looked to be in command.
From Washington Post • Oct. 10, 2020
I would only be "in command" of the mission if I were the only remaining person.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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