commanding

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’s a commanding perch that has made the castle a prize.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 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

Cauliflower and broccoli aren’t the only produce that’s suddenly commanding haute cuisine prices.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Great Ellen had never tried forcing or commanding them to behave or obey.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor