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Recent Examples of high command
That’s the job of civilians and high command.
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Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
On receipt of the directive, the Pentagon high command erupted in a storm of outrage.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
The Harris high command was not built to lob Hail Mary passes.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 29 Jan. 2025
But seven hours after Hamas attacked Israel last year, the order from Israel’s high command made roof knocks optional.
—Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
On receipt of the directive, the Pentagon high command erupted in a storm of outrage.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
The Harris high command was not built to lob Hail Mary passes.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 29 Jan. 2025
But seven hours after Hamas attacked Israel last year, the order from Israel’s high command made roof knocks optional.
—Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high command
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The hurricane center had also begun using a new forecast map, which highlighted in red the risk of flooding posed to the area.—
Greg Allen,
NPR,
1 June 2025
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The Pacers’ backup center, wearing an Eastern Conference champ T-shirt and hat, was doubled over on the scorer’s table at Gainbridge Fieldhouse as Turner gave his speech.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2025
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Even among other celebrity graves, Morrison’s commands another level of attention in Père Lachaise, a cemetery of 70,000 plots spread over more than 100 acres in Paris’ 20th arrondissement.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 May 2025
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And that’s a better home for what the program provides.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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Clark recalled a 2011 incident when she was allegedly forced by Combs and a member of his security to go to rapper Kid Cudi's home.—
Janelle Griffith,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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The approximately $65 million project will add up to 1,600 seats and feature 12 field-level suites, 44 loge boxes, 148 ledge seats and 882 club seats.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
31 May 2025
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There are even differences between seats in the same cabin.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Perhaps most importantly, the Yankees wouldn't have to give up much prospect capital to add him.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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To account for the value of oceans in decision making, researchers are pushing for countries to adopt what has become known as natural capital accounting.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
5 June 2025
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“High command.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20command. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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