command of language
Example Sentences
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Amid the upheaval, Nehru's words stood out - a reminder of India's unfulfilled promise, and of a leader whose command of language many believe matched the enormity of the moment.
From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025
Not only does he have a particular command of language, I know he works with love in mind.
From New York Times • Feb. 3, 2022
The Los Angeles Times praised her as an "unparalleled stylist" with "piercing insights and exquisite command of language."
From Reuters • Dec. 23, 2021
The study shows little command of language or objectivity.
From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021
I refer to things such as good accent and command of language, general knowledge on wide-ranging topics such as falconing or newt-mating - attributes none of which my father could have boasted.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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