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be in command

VERB
occupy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cover establish fill hold inhabit involve keep maintain own populate remain sit stay
STRONG
dwell ensconce people permeate pervade possess tenant utilize
WEAK
be established be in residence live in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon depart desert forget ignore leave move
WEAK
not use

Example Sentences

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Reid Wiseman, a 50-year-old former naval aviator and test pilot who also formerly served as a deputy chief of NASA's astronaut office, will be in command.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Joachim Andersen appeared to be in command in defence for Palace and was unlucky not to have scored with a header in the second half.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2023

The Midshipmen went into halftime with a 21-10 lead and looked to be in command.

From Washington Post • Oct. 10, 2020

The Capitals held a 21-7 lead in shots after two periods and appeared to be in command.

From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2015

This is what he liked—to be in command and everything going smoothly, the students responding to their names smartly, accepting the chocolates, showing school spirit.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier