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command

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






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In a 1-1 count, Klein, who had struggled with command, went back to the fastball, knowing he could throw it for a strike.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

On StockX, Asics sneakers command an average premium of about 20% over the retail price on a trailing 12-month basis, higher than any of its competitors, according to data analyzed by Citi.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

There is no membership roll, no command hierarchy and no funding structure.

From Salon Jul. 23, 2026

Drapaty was immediately moved to become head of Ukraine's joint forces command, from where he pushed for reforms inside the system.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

The second submarine to leave was B-36, under the command of Captain Aleksei Dubivko.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

Despite the acclaim his Birmingham restaurant The Wilderness commands, Claridge says the reality behind the kitchen doors is one of soaring costs, shrinking margins and constant uncertainty.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

A deputy attempted to stop the attack using verbal commands, the department said, but the dog paid no heed.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Owens’ arguments are often nonsensical, but because she commands an audience of more than 6 million YouTube subscribers, they have enough power to force the rest of the commentary class to rebut them.

From Slate Jul. 21, 2026

Sixteen years after first lifting the trophy in South Africa, La Roja demonstrated without a doubt that no country commands the game quite like Spain.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

He won over all their followers who were noblemen, making them his own noblemen and giving them huge subsidies; and he honoured them, according to their rank, with military commands and civil appointments.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

"That first half was brilliant. England dominated, commanded and controlled everything," added former England wing Ugo Monye.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

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

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

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

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

He also commanded an army of dozens of commission-hungry salespeople, including agents with little investing knowledge.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

One column was commanded by Everton Conger, one by Edward Doherty.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

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

A day earlier he met with other generals commanding Ukrainian front-line troops.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

At Tuesday’s closing price of $193.92, the recently issued American depositary receipts of SK Hynix were commanding a 38% premium to Wednesday’s closing price of its local shares listed in Seoul.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

Released on May 28, the LP contains 23 corridos, which see Laija García strike the commanding tone of brazen CEO.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

He could remember Gideon’s face, his expression, his calm but commanding voice in the subway.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin




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