chain of command

Example Sentences

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Donaldson quickly rose through the DUP's ranks, no longer a politician of protest but a key figure in the party's chain of command, developing a reputation as a strong media performer and policymaker.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

The records show this early evacuation was run up the chain of command, meaning officials handling the emergency should have been aware of it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The procedure seems obvious now, but it established a chain of command that had previously varied from venue to venue.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

"The chain of command within Iran's armed forces is unclear," said Farhad Mammadov, head of the Baku-based South Caucasus Studies Center.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

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 "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin