commander in chief

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The city owes more than its name to the first commander in chief; George Washington encouraged the French developer Pierre Charles L’Enfant to design a capital that would symbolize the nation.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Those modifications, however, haven’t centered on aesthetics, but rather top-secret communications gear that would enable the commander in chief to run the country from the skies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

"Ultimately, the timeline will be dictated by the commander in chief," she told journalists.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

He is the commander in chief of the armed forces and oversees other key institutions, such as the judicial branch and state media.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

As the commander in chief of the armed forces, the president would have the sole power to review the final verdict.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple