- present participle of command.
commanding
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But while commanding the Enterprise, he managed not neglect the theatre.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Eisenhower led the US war effort against Nazi Germany, commanding the D-Day landings that launched the phase of conflict leading to Adolf Hitler's defeat.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
Yin to Dangerfield’s yang, with a quiet, commanding presence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
But they’ve learned the hard way that it won’t work to come at him directly, because he ends up dominating interviews and beguiling those who, like Watters, love his commanding and clever style.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2026
As much as Farmer wanted to direct the PIH spotlight away from himself, he was known to drop in on the new headquarters like a mini-hurricane, commanding everyone’s attention.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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