commanding

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Jai Field, on his return from injury, and Zach Eckersley gave the visitors what looked to be a commanding 24-10 lead before Saints pulled off a remarkable late comeback.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

While the imminent SpaceX initial public offering is commanding plenty of attention right now, there are already ways to get in on the space boom beyond public satellite and launch plays, according to analysts.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Actor James Tolkan, known for his role as the Hill Valley High principal in “Back to the Future” and the no-nonsense commanding officer in “Top Gun” has died.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

The March 5 election returned a new 275-seat lower house of parliament, with the RSP winning a commanding majority of 182.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The commanding officer dismissed us and I lingered outside of his door longer than I needed to, straightening and fiddling with my uniform.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse