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command

[kuh-mand, -mahnd] / kəˈmænd, -ˈmɑnd /






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The MoD publicly accepted the Russian explanation, but three senior Western defence sources later told the BBC the Russian pilot had fired the missile following an ambiguous command from a Russian ground station.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

They were outvoted, but departing Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged at the news conference that their position could command a majority as soon as June.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The U.S. attacks came days after an operation that killed the group’s second in command.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“Perched at the highest point within the prestigious Laughlin Park enclave, the grounds command sweeping views of the Hollywood Hills and Griffith Observatory—adding further romance to this timeless legacy estate,” the description adds.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

This footage will be sent back to the command center, and they will study it.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga




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