second-in-command
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Under US sanctions since 2023, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was the second-in-command of IS worldwide, according to US President Donald Trump and the two militaries.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
There was Friar herself at Square in 2012, where she became Jack Dorsey’s second-in-command, helping steer the payments startup through a turbulent public offering more than a decade ago.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
Greg Apt, a former public defender who served under Gascón as second-in-command of the unit that prosecutes police cases, said he quit last year out of frustration with the new leadership.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026
Officials say they have been coordinating with interim authorities in the country, which is currently led by Maduro's former second-in-command, Vice-President Delcy Rodríguez.
From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026
“Videos? Annabeth muttered, which was basically calling herself an idiot in Greek. Her second-in-command, Malcolm, suppressed a smile. “
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
