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The phrase "commander-in-chief" is correct and usable in written English
You can use it when referring to the person who is the highest ranking officer in a military structure, or, in the United States, when referring to the President of the United States. For example, "The commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces is the President of the United States."
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commander-in-chief
noun
Alternative spelling of commander in chief
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"A Commander-in-Chief issues commands".
The Commander-in-Chief is not in command.
Imagine that man as Commander-in-Chief.
"Our commander-in-chief is the Pope".
If I were commander-in-chief.
Mr Clinton was commander-in-chief.
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"Do it," the commander in chief commanded.
"They're not commander in chief.
Obama is commander in chief now!
He became commander in chief in 1966.
"He is commander in chief.
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