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commanding

[kuh-man-ding, -mahn-] / kəˈmæn dɪŋ, -ˈmɑn- /


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While the imminent SpaceX initial public offering is commanding plenty of attention right now, there are already ways to get in on the space boom beyond public satellite and launch plays, according to analysts.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Actor James Tolkan, known for his role as the Hill Valley High principal in “Back to the Future” and the no-nonsense commanding officer in “Top Gun” has died.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Shah had remained silent publicly since his RSP party won the election in a landslide, winning a commanding majority of 182 in the 275-seat House of Representatives.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Investors have either cooled on AI hype, or are seeking options with a lot more upside potential than a company already commanding a $4.5 trillion market cap.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

General William Westmoreland, the commanding general of US forces in Vietnam, pointed out that the American air base in Da Nang, near the border between North and South Vietnam, was now vulnerable to attack.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge