commander

Example Sentences

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He was deployed to Afghanistan as a company commander while I was a squad leader in Iraq.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

A commander was relieved of duty the day that investigation began last September.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Although he carries the title of commander, he is careful not to make Artemis II sound like his mission alone.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Iran confirmed on Monday that Revolutionary Guards commander Alireza Tangsiri had been killed, days after Israel said it targeted him in an air strike.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Halleck issued an order: If the assassins are caught, put them in double irons and take them to the commander of the Washington Navy Yard, who will confine them to a monitor warship anchored there.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson