command a view

Example Sentences

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The Woodring porch would command a view of their back yards, and little else.

From Time Magazine Archive

Miss Kenton seated herself on the bench provided, while I remained on my feet where I could command a view of the approaching bus.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

The pond is not a large one - a quarter of a mile around its perimeter perhaps - so that by stepping out to any promontory, one can command a view of its entirety.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

The grand piano Amy played on was so placed as to command a view of the dancers, as they flitted past her.

From It May Be True, Vol. II (of III) by Wood, Mrs. Henry

In order to make himself sure of this he mounted the hill, from whence he could command a view of the country.

From Norston's Rest by Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia)