Examples of commander in chief in a Sentence
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The former commander in chief has said before that exiting the executive mansion in 2017 helped strengthen his relationship with his spouse.
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Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 4 Apr. 2025
However, in this case, the commander in chief, President Trump, is taking decisive action to rid our communities of these gangs that are operating in a paramilitary fashion.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2025
When coming face-to-face with the U.S. commander in chief, at the very seat of presidential power, most people choose to avoid confrontation, whether out of discretion, etiquette, nerves, or some combination of the three.
—Tevi Troy, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
Presidents, as commanders in chief, have unquestioned authority to relieve any senior military officer for essentially any reason.
—James Stavridis, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2025
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Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 4 Apr. 2025
However, in this case, the commander in chief, President Trump, is taking decisive action to rid our communities of these gangs that are operating in a paramilitary fashion.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2025
When coming face-to-face with the U.S. commander in chief, at the very seat of presidential power, most people choose to avoid confrontation, whether out of discretion, etiquette, nerves, or some combination of the three.
—Tevi Troy, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
Presidents, as commanders in chief, have unquestioned authority to relieve any senior military officer for essentially any reason.
—James Stavridis, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for commander in chief
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“Commander in chief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commander%20in%20chief. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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