commanded
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While Raymond was said to be conscientious and loyal to close associates, he commanded a mixture of respect and fear, and his demeanor occasionally rankled fellow employees, competitors and outsiders such as Wall Street analysts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Sam commanded top dollar as an Olympic-licensed property.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
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 Shadow Queen twisted her hands and commanded magic.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
