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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As the second-in-command of the gang Los de la M, which controlled operations from the Girón prison in Santander, her influence extended far and wide.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
In 2020, he was elevated to his current senior vice president role, and his ascension was seen as a potential identification of a second-in-command of sorts to then-ABC News President James Goldston.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
Trump’s choice for second-in-command at the Justice Department is Todd Blanche, who served as his lead criminal defense lawyer in the Stormy Daniels hush money case.
—Abby Vervaeke, NBC News, 24 Nov. 2024
Two senators are considered the main contenders: Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., who is currently second-in-command in the Senate GOP as Republican whip, and Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, who has also served as whip and previously led the Senate GOP’s campaign arm.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
In 2020, he was elevated to his current senior vice president role, and his ascension was seen as a potential identification of a second-in-command of sorts to then-ABC News President James Goldston.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
Trump’s choice for second-in-command at the Justice Department is Todd Blanche, who served as his lead criminal defense lawyer in the Stormy Daniels hush money case.
—Abby Vervaeke, NBC News, 24 Nov. 2024
Two senators are considered the main contenders: Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., who is currently second-in-command in the Senate GOP as Republican whip, and Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, who has also served as whip and previously led the Senate GOP’s campaign arm.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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