second-in-command
noun
: someone who is ranked second in a group or organization
the police chief's second-in-command
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Sheriff: Republican Jerry Sheridan, the one-time second-in-command to controversial former Sheriff Joe Arpaio, is gunning for his old boss's job.
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Jessica Boehm, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
The pilot opens with the arrival of his new second-in-command Dag, played by Lolly Adefope, who provides a somewhat stilted expository voice.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2024
The request — detailed in a March 2024 email and investigative notes made public in a court filing late Thursday — played into concerns about the actions of the district attorney and her second-in-command.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, Trump has tried to remind voters of her position as second-in-command in the current administration, capitalizing on a general mood of discontent, especially on issues like the economy and the border.
—Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
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Jessica Boehm, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
The pilot opens with the arrival of his new second-in-command Dag, played by Lolly Adefope, who provides a somewhat stilted expository voice.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2024
The request — detailed in a March 2024 email and investigative notes made public in a court filing late Thursday — played into concerns about the actions of the district attorney and her second-in-command.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, Trump has tried to remind voters of her position as second-in-command in the current administration, capitalizing on a general mood of discontent, especially on issues like the economy and the border.
—Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Second-in-command.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second-in-command. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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