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command

[kuh-mand, -mahnd] / kəˈmænd, -ˈmɑnd /






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His winning bid, a bargain next to housing prices elsewhere, was steep compared with what Baltimore’s vacant homes used to command.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

“I do know that the command hasn’t been there,” Roberts said before the game.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

Talarico has made the New Testament command to love thy neighbor a centerpiece of his campaign.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said it sent 10 fire engines, a command support unit, technical rescue teams and other resources to the scene.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Five months after that, Apollo 10 took off and proved that the Lunar Lander could dock with the command module.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

Its AI-powered Ray-Ban smart glasses can record and be controlled through voice commands.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

The more she commands, the more he recedes; he might as well say, “Mrs. Robinson, you’re trying to reduce me.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

"We have executed multiple successful operations across combatant commands while ensuring the US military possesses a deep arsenal of capabilities to protect our people and our interests," he said.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

The respect that the former Ballon d'Or winner commands in a dressing room is one of his key strengths.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

There was no question of overriding her commands.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

Shares of Microsoft now trade at 25x forward earnings, a significant discount from the 33x multiple they commanded a year ago.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

In its 1980s heyday, Japan commanded around half the share of the global semiconductor market.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

Whether he was playing steely but likeable heroes or a chillingly menacing villains, Neill was one of the most versatile stars in the film industry and always commanded attention on screen.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Edwin Dreher, the NYPD’s deputy chief, then commanded McDarby to ask the Croat about the LaGuardia bombing.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

And, after waiting for a favorable wind, the flagship, commanded by Vice Admiral George Carew, sailed proudly out of its berth, prepared for battle.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

Crabb and Benesh took a commanding 8-3 lead in the first set with all of the energy flowing on their side.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

After commanding the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, Washington voluntarily surrendered his military commission to Congress rather than retaining control of the army.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

“Our iconic trucks, off-roaders and hybrids are commanding real pricing power,” CEO Jim Farley said in a statement.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

But it didn't stop Antonelli winning in the end, and now he is back in a commanding position in the championship and looking as imposing as ever.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

It had been Robin’s plan to issue orders as his father might have done; to have been lordly and commanding.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli




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