commanding

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Then in 1956 and ’57, Mr. Rollins went on a prolific recording spree as a leader, releasing 12 albums that cemented his reputation for commanding solos on original songs and standards.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

“Cedar Cliff is a Mediterranean villa of unrivaled pedigree and commanding presence,” the description goes on.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

“It’s no easy task commanding attention in such a passive role, but Wydra does just that.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

The glasses, expected to go on sale later this year, will challenge Meta which has built a commanding lead with its Ray-Ban smart glasses, which have sold at least seven million units.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

“Stay here. Don’t go anywhere. I know the commanding officer. I’m going to go and talk to him. But you must stay here, okay?”

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh