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
It said several reforms had been introduced to support victims, including the Defence Serious Crime Command providing specialist support through the justice process - outside of the Army chain of command.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 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 military will not allow a vendor to insert itself into the chain of command by restricting the lawful use of a critical capability and put our warfighters at risk.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
“It was the only way to avoid chaos. The chain of command started at the very bottom and ended with Hitler.”
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
