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

From this position he was able to see the path by which the intruder approached; he could also command a view of the windows of Friar's Court, several of which were illumined.

From Across the Cameroons A Story of War and Adventure by Gilson, Charles

Getting where he could command a view townwards obliquely across the ravine, Ralph realized just what had happened.

From Ralph in the Switch Tower by Chapman, Allen