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

We are accustomed to martial rhetoric from commanders in chief, soaring words and calls for sacrifice on behalf of causes larger than any of us.

From Washington Post • Sep. 1, 2021

Cortez knew that this was the symbol carried by the Aztec commanders in chief.

From By Right of Conquest Or, With Cortez in Mexico by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)