as in headquarters
the place from which a commander runs operations
a historic home that for a time served as Washington's command post during the American Revolution
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Fire crews were using a U.S. Border Patrol station in the area as an incident command post.
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Crews planned to regroup and establish a command post at the boat ramp on Thursday morning, Pinto said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2025
In the air, the curvature of the earth limits the distance at which surveillance radar can track airborne command posts.
—Sam Winter-Levy, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2025
The two occupants got out of the plane and first responders took them to a command post at Holiday Park, Kane said.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Crews planned to regroup and establish a command post at the boat ramp on Thursday morning, Pinto said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2025
In the air, the curvature of the earth limits the distance at which surveillance radar can track airborne command posts.
—Sam Winter-Levy, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2025
The two occupants got out of the plane and first responders took them to a command post at Holiday Park, Kane said.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
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base
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This table lamp has a high-quality ceramic base—available in terracotta (pictured), Earth Brown, Eggplant Purple, Vintage Green, and more—and a classic white polyester shade.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Aug. 2025
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Applies only to the then-current base monthly rate exclusive of any other setup and additional equipment charges, discounts or promotions, plan perk and any other third-party services.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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