commanding

Example Sentences

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“Set within one of the city’s most secure gated enclaves, this newly rebuilt estate spans five acres on a commanding promontory, opening to sweeping mountain views and complete seclusion,” the description adds.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 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

Hachimura thought back to the Lakers’ first-round series against the Houston Rockets and how they had a commanding 3-0 lead.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

As a result of this "commanding position", he added "the public expectation will be for me to be returned as first minister and to lead a government".

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The commanding officer knocked on the door of our living quarters, Mae’s and mine, the morning after Brightwood, the morning after what happened.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse