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

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

Angel City puts last year’s struggles behind them with a commanding 4-0 victory over the Chicago Stars spearheaded by its new-look roster.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

He was a commanding person, over six feet tall and with a shrewdness in his expression that impressed other men.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich