commanding

Example Sentences

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Known as Gilbert, he was "an immensely enthusiastic officer who embraced life with a vigour that inspired everyone around him", Commanding Officer of the 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, Lieutenant Colonel Henry Waller, said.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

Commanding men who have reached extreme levels of burnout, Fedorenko acknowledged the Russians were steadily advancing.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2024

Commanding the field while doing things that only the defending NFL most valuable player and Super Bowl champion Mahomes can do.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2023

Rob Hill, Commanding Officer of the Manitoba Royal Canadian Mounted Police, said the bus was carrying 25 people and authorities in Manitoba were deploying all their resources to the scene.

From Washington Times • Jun. 15, 2023

“Do you know he is afraid of injections? A whole General Officer Commanding and if he sees a needle, he is afraid!”

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie