commanded
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Many of the original ventures that commanded huge market valuations fail.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
Seyffardt, one of the highest-ranking Dutch collaborators with the Nazis, commanded a Waffen-SS unit of Dutch volunteers on the Eastern Front.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
Unified strike was dramatically averted with hours to spare on April 14 in a conflict that commanded local and national attention for weeks.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
In those days, the FA Cup commanded such a celebrated place in British football that thinking about it brings back so many rich memories for me.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
“Hush! Let me handle this, for it is worse than I thought. Margaret, tell me the whole story,” commanded Mrs. March, sitting down by Meg, yet keeping hold of Jo, lest she should fly off.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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