commanders in chief
- plural of commander in chief.
Example Sentences
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But some commanders in chief have international affairs thrust upon them.
From Slate ● Mar. 10, 2026
It is amusing to note that both the Pakistani and Indian armies retained British commanders in chief after independence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026
So mayors are the commanders in chief of their police departments and states then have ultimate authority over them.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2022
But its status as the “Church of Presidents” dates to James Madison, and it’s accustomed to the special scrutiny that comes with hosting commanders in chief.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 19, 2020
From boys they grew into men, and Dominick, now no longer little Dominick, went over to India as private secretary to one of our commanders in chief.
From Tales and Novels — Volume 04 by Edgeworth, Maria
