second-in-command

noun

: someone who is ranked second in a group or organization

the police chief's second-in-command

Examples of second-in-command in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

David, 41, the second-in-command at the Maryland Office of the State Prosecutor, is the Democratic nominee and faces no opponent on the November ballot after no Republican filed for the office. — Ruben Castaneda, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2026

In a league that doesn’t have a deputy commissioner, Donaphin has functionally served as a second-in-command, often making appearances in place of Engelbert. — Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

That’s a lot to think about barely two months away from a consequential midterm election in which voters will choose a new second-in-command. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Haden was a veteran prosecutor who held several leadership roles during his career, including that of first assistant attorney general for the Southern District, which is the second-in-command role. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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