commander in chief
Example Sentences
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In 1915, as Russia suffered terrible losses on the Eastern Front, Nicholas proclaimed himself commander in chief, increasing his personal responsibility for wartime defeats.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
When Time magazine last week asked the commander in chief whether Americans should be worried about potential terrorist strikes at home, he replied, “I guess.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 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
The pledge came as more than 3,000 troops and police in uniform filed past Venezuela's first female leader and commander in chief.
From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026
She’d been the best Glitcher to ever grace the steps of the Academy, a fact that had quickly catapulted her up the ranks until she was named the first female commander in chief.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
