commander
Example Sentences
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The US has imposed sanctions on the Rwandan army and four of its senior commanders, accusing them of fuelling the conflict in neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo.
From BBC
China has removed three retired military generals, including a former commander of the People's Liberation Army ground force, from a top political advisory body just days before its largest annual political gathering.
From BBC
The measures are intended as a baseline, and local commanders can take additional steps to increase security, said Northcom spokesperson Becky Farmer.
From Los Angeles Times
U.S. commanders in the region oversee coalition air defenses that include local partners, but both have been overwhelmed at times by Iranian missiles and drones in recent days.
The commander’s daughter wasn’t allowed to whine like that.
From Literature
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