commanded
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Many of the original ventures that commanded huge market valuations fail.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
Marsh, a leader in the property-and-casualty insurance brokerage industry, long commanded a premium valuation of over 20 times earnings as a “capital light” way to play insurance industry growth without taking underwriting risk.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Becerra, with his extensive legal and political background spanning decades, bears responsibility for exercising greater scrutiny regarding why managing a largely inactive account commanded significantly higher fees than standard professional rates.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 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
“We will. Jo, go and get Dr. Bangs at once,” commanded Meg.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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