chain of command
Example Sentences
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“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
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
Firefighters said they adhered to the LAFD’s strict chain of command and did not question higher-ups, while those in charge had fuzzy memories or shifted responsibility to others.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 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
It was time to move this thing up the chain of command.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
