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

By the late 19th century, the industrial revolution had produced business barons commanding disproportionate wealth, a newly conscious working class, trade unions, and socialist parties.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The decision was controversial because every commanding officer in the British military has a legal obligation to alert military police if they become aware that someone under their command may have committed a war crime.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Lipnitsky stressed the connection between commanding the center squares of the board and seizing the initiative through the mobilization of the pieces.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady