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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 admiral climbed up in the rigging, where he could command a view of the entire fleet.

From Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones, Admiral Farragut, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Dewey by Mabel Beebe

He did not take his stand where it would be obvious that he could command a view of the door through which the guests entered.

From Diana Tempest, Volume II (of 3) by Mary Cholmondeley


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