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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Chiles demonstrated his confidence in his second-in-command by using MacKay as a fixer for a variety of high-profile issues, including overseeing the response to Hurricane Andrew. —

Dara Kam, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025 Cournoyer will serve as second-in-command until the next gubernatorial election in 2026. —

Linh Ta, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024 Elon Musk takes center stage as Trump's influencer and enforcer on Capitol Hill and beyond President-elect Donald Trump’s second-in-command, JD Vance, has stayed out of the limelight since the election. —

Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024 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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