in chief

phrase

: in the chief position or place
often used in titles
commander in chief

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After just one day of testimony in the prosecution's case in chief, the motive prosecutors shared with jurors started to become clear. Kristina Rex, CBS News, 28 July 2026 The rebuild of the talent line-up comes after the upheaval at the program that has occurred since Bari Weiss joined CBS News as edtior in chief in October. Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

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“In chief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20chief. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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