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
Garland likes to play in the sandbox where the organic meets the mechanic, but it is his precise command of language as well as imagery that is what makes his films so striking.
From Salon • May 22, 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 writing throughout demonstrates a sophisticated command of language.
From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021
“In all gatherings he at once became the center of attraction, having a ready command of language and a constant fund of amusing anecdotes and experiences.”
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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