commanding

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Northern Ireland's McIlroy saw his commanding lead evaporate during a dramatic day where he swung the door wide open to his rivals with a one-over par 73.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Mythos has sparked fears of hackers commanding armies of AI agents able to break through computer defenses with ease.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

"It's something that I'm there for. I'm trying to help the team as much as possible in any single action, not just defending but commanding and on the ball," Raya told Amazon Prime.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Raman had a commanding lead in a field of five major candidates, with 33% of voters supporting her, while Bass trailed at 17%.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

No doubt one day this valet would be commanding an army or managing a prince’s domain somewhere, for only the most promising boys become valets for the king.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz