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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The sheriff's second-in-command, Chief Deputy Brandon Bryan, took a plea deal on lesser charges.
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Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
The Cartel of the Suns — allegedly led by the Venezuelan strongman and his second-in-command, Diosdado Cabello — has long been linked to international drug trafficking operations, illicit financial networks and efforts to undermine democratic institutions across Latin America.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Assistant coaches Dave van den Bergh and Shalrie Joseph followed Arena out, with Arena’s second-in-command Curt Onalfo taking over as sporting director and assistants Richie Williams and Clint Peay each undertaking stints as interim head coach.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
The teenager loves and admires her father, offering to help with his work often at the expense of her own (home)work, and Lee is usually happy to have an encouraging second-in-command.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
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Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
The Cartel of the Suns — allegedly led by the Venezuelan strongman and his second-in-command, Diosdado Cabello — has long been linked to international drug trafficking operations, illicit financial networks and efforts to undermine democratic institutions across Latin America.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Assistant coaches Dave van den Bergh and Shalrie Joseph followed Arena out, with Arena’s second-in-command Curt Onalfo taking over as sporting director and assistants Richie Williams and Clint Peay each undertaking stints as interim head coach.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
The teenager loves and admires her father, offering to help with his work often at the expense of her own (home)work, and Lee is usually happy to have an encouraging second-in-command.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Second-in-command.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second-in-command. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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