commander
noun
a person who commands.
commanders
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pluralof commander.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In his most draconian move yet, the Pentagon polygraphed some 50 high-ranking military officers and civilian officials on the Joint Staff, which coordinates operations, policy and war plans with combatant commanders worldwide.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
The Houthi militants listened in on calls between their opponents’ commanders, giving them insight into their plans, the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Top fire commanders decided not to deploy roughly 1,000 extra firefighters and dozens of engines in advance of the fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Acled said this includes commanders involved in planning the Hamas-led 7 October 2023 attack on Israel, which triggered the war and killed around 1,200 people with 251 taken hostage.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
“I issued immediate orders to prevent any recurrence of such conduct,” he wrote, “and called the local commanders to strict account.”
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
