commanding

Example Sentences

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The Knicks took a commanding 2-0 lead on Friday in the best of seven series against the San Antonio Spurs, and now the action shifts to the Big Apple for games three and four.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

City Controller Kenneth Mejia holds a commanding lead over his opponent.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Meanwhile, Ava rises to captain her own sitcom ship, commanding this one with joy and gratitude, having learned that fear is antithetical to producing one’s best work.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

He would put an exclamation on his career in Monday’s championship, as Princeton recovered from that 0-3 deficit to go on an 11-goal streak of its own and take a commanding 11-3 lead.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Fern pointed her finger as if she was commanding a dog.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia