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
“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
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
With the support of people like Cadet Captain Hill and the others in my chain of command and on the faculty, I’d actually started to enjoy military school.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
