lieutenant
lieutenants
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pluralof lieutenant.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Mohammed, also known as "KSM," was considered one of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden's top lieutenants before he was captured in March 2003 in Pakistan.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
One of O'Neill's most trusted lieutenants, he's contracted until 2030 but reports have suggested a potential return to Spain, so just how important is he to Celtic?
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
From what my lieutenants tell me, it’s being well-received, the numbers are good.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
He often delegates difficult conversations to trusted lieutenants.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
Gary Drake and Wayne Nashend'd come as his lieutenants.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
