chain of command
Example Sentences
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Last month the BBC revealed Tice's abduction had been a planned operation, with Hassan in the chain of command.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
“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
“When it takes months to reach decisions that make it down the chain of command and are stalled by paperwork.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Jahrling, a civilian, had decided to notify the military chain of command.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
