lieutenant
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If the sitting governor dies, resigns or is removed from office, the lieutenant governor would assume the role.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
"The main goal is that this World Cup is one of the most successful in history," said lieutenant colonel Manuel Cabrera, FERI's second-in-command.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Even though McGovern was "not at the most senior level", he was a senior trusted lieutenant for the organisation in Ireland.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
A top lieutenant of Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg for more than 20 years, Bosworth’s outspokenness and hard-charging style have made him a magnet for controversy—and, at times, a useful heat shield for his billionaire boss.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
On December 23, William was commissioned as a lieutenant colonel and told to prepare for the trip.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
Vocabulary lists containing lieutenant
English Words Derived from French, List 1
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