chain of command

Example Sentences

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Iran’s leaders have been preparing for an attack on the regime that could lead to a breakdown of the chain of command.

From The Wall Street Journal

He described the attacks as a "multi-domain offensive" aimed "both at disrupting the regime's chain of command, shaking the repressive apparatus at its foundations, and provoking at the very least an internal transition, if not outright regime change".

From Barron's

Those notes had been sent up their chain of command at the Pentagon.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I mean, I probably should have gone up the chain of command and asked the landlord’s permission, but I knew it was going to come out amazing,” Lopez said.

From Los Angeles Times

Example: “Thanks for sending this proposal. We will socialize and revert” which means, in plain English, “We’ll run it up the chain of command to see if we can get it approved, and then get back to you with the decision or additional comments.”

From The Wall Street Journal