lieutenant
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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
“We aren’t fighting against the government,” said Comanche, a Mayitos lieutenant, in a widely heard audio posted on social media.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
He stopped by the Original Del Taco off 1st Avenue on Saturday after a town hall with lieutenant governor candidate and Barstow native Gloria Romero.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Five days later, “The Mark Levin Show” ran a conversation with Dan Patrick, the state’s lieutenant governor.
From Salon • May 13, 2026
Just as Kelley’s friend opened his footlocker, the lieutenant walked into the room.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
Vocabulary lists containing lieutenant
English Words Derived from French, List 1
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National Spelling Bee '14: Prelims Round 2
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