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Meanings of second-in-command in English

Title denoting that the holder of the title is the second-highest authority within a certain organisation.

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        Military position.

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                Usage of second-in-command in English
                1
                As Grandma's second-in-command, she had to talk some sense into these animals.
                The accidental demon slayer
                2
                I do not think I shall regret choosing you for my second-in-command.
                The broken blade
                3
                Ghosn has been seeking a new second-in-command, sources told Reuters in June.
                Reuters
                4
                But his second-in-command had had no share in the achievement at all.
                Talents, Incorporated
                5
                He met his current second-in-command at Renault, Patrick Pelata, at these schools.
                Reuters
                6
                Ch Insp Mick Hunter was second-in-command of the operation on 8 August.
                The Guardian
                7
                He will not be my second-in-command when I am leader, he thought.
                The Clan of the Cave Bear
                8
                Not even Kios, his second-in-command, had a word to say for Naxos.
                The Dargonesti (Elves of the Sea)
                9
                Does anyone else think Hugh's second-in-command looks a bit like Richard Bacon?
                The Guardian
                10
                The second-in-command, the lean tall knight named Richard Horpe, spoke for him.
                A Dance with Dragons
                11
                And Cate had been in charge, with Blythe as her trusty second-in-command.
                Survival of the Fiercest
                12
                I think the son of the mate of your second-in-command deserves it.
                The Clan of the Cave Bear
                13
                Tom gave his second-in-command a dismissive shrug and climbed into his truck.
                Truths unveiled
                14
                Being second-in-command is not necessarily a stepping stone to the top job, however.
                Reuters
                15
                I'm taking Rist as my second-in-command -he's a good hand.
                Relentless Pursuit
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                We have a number of your people in our organization, including my second-in-command.
                Guild wars: ghosts of ascalon
                Second-in-command through the time