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commander

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


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The commander of Ukraine’s drone forces referred to a large-scale Ukrainian operation in Tuapse in a social-media post but said the army’s General Staff would disclose additional details.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Iran’s new leadership includes Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, national security chief, and Ahmad Vahidi, Revolutionary Guard commander.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Their commander, Heorhiy, has ordered his troops to sit tight during the 32-hour ceasefire unless they're attacked.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Ahead of Artemis II, Scoville had conversations with mission commander Reid Wiseman in which they reflected on parallels between the Apollo 8 lunar mission and this most recent Moon flyby.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

General Philippe Pétain, who replaced Nivelle as commander in chief, dealt with the mutiny more through persuasion than punishment.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman




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