commanding position

Example Sentences

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Almost 44 years to the day earlier, Israeli forces had seized the same commanding position overlooking a valley, later turning it into a key base during their two-decade occupation of southern Lebanon.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

It is perhaps harsh to include Tottenham, considering north London rivals Arsenal were at one point in a more commanding position - but there's plenty of room for the Gunners on this list…

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The victory left Sindarov in a commanding position at the Candidates tournament, where the winner gets the chance to play for the World Chess Championship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Manning Beef was being marketed prior to Wednesday’s sale as having “a commanding position in the regional protein supply chain with no direct competition within a 400-mile radius.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

In the years following the Revolution it was able to step into this commanding position almost unopposed, because the whole process was represented as an act of collectivization.

From "1984" by George Orwell