commanding officer
Example Sentences
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In a tribute on Monday, her commanding officer described her as "a bright light in any room she entered" and "an immensely professional solider and an exceptional jockey".
From BBC ● May 18, 2026
In his office, the commanding officer enlarges an image showing a swarm of speedboats carrying out such an attack.
From Barron's ● May 1, 2026
“Air units will be restricted from responding to requests for service in the affected areas,” wrote Larsen, the acting commanding officer of Air Support Division.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2026
Maybe not in “Star Trek,” where survivors of its all-absorbing Borg collective include a Starship captain and a commanding officer.
From Salon ● Dec. 29, 2025
I felt sorry for him and I said, “Look, here, just tell your commanding officer that it is Mandela speaking, not you.”
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
