commanded
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He said that Walmart’s U.S. general merchandise business commanded a 13.8% share of the market in fiscal 2011.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Autocratic monarchs once left an echo of their glory in the ruins of the megaprojects they commanded at the peak of their unchallenged power.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
The cost of the flight was a fraction of what government-procured contracts would’ve commanded.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 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
“Negi,” Mami commanded, “come into the kitchen a minute.”
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
