as in commander
one in official command especially of a military force or base
reported directly to the fort's commanding officer
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The series follows Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg), a carefree detective who has to change his ways when a new commanding officer, Captain Ray Holt (Andre Braugher) comes to the precinct.
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Francesca Gariano, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024
Bobby Wayland, commanding officer of William P. Lawrence., said in a statement.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024
Bobby Wayland, commanding officer of William P. Lawrence.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 2 Sep. 2024
Stephen Fitzpatrick, commanding officer of the Nassau County homicide squad, told Newsday.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2024
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Francesca Gariano, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024
Bobby Wayland, commanding officer of William P. Lawrence., said in a statement.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024
Bobby Wayland, commanding officer of William P. Lawrence.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 2 Sep. 2024
Stephen Fitzpatrick, commanding officer of the Nassau County homicide squad, told Newsday.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2024
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“Commanding officer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commanding%20officer. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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