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commander

[kuh-man-der, -mahn-] / kəˈmæn dər, -ˈmɑn- /


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Craig Covey, a division chief with the Orange County Fire Authority and the incident commander, described two possible scenarios for the tank during a news conference on Friday afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Welkos, the commander, calls it a "very serious weapon".

From BBC • May 21, 2026

It remains divided between a UN-recognised government in the west and its eastern rival, backed by military commander Khalifa Haftar.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Gen. Henry “Hap” Arnold, commander of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“Hello,” says the commander, eyeing my proximity to his desk.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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