commanded
Example Sentences
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He said that Walmart’s U.S. general merchandise business commanded a 13.8% share of the market in fiscal 2011.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Autocratic monarchs once left an echo of their glory in the ruins of the megaprojects they commanded at the peak of their unchallenged power.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Becerra, with his extensive legal and political background spanning decades, bears responsibility for exercising greater scrutiny regarding why managing a largely inactive account commanded significantly higher fees than standard professional rates.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Marsh, a leader in the property-and-casualty insurance brokerage industry, long commanded a premium valuation of over 20 times earnings as a “capital light” way to play insurance industry growth without taking underwriting risk.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
“Kapteni Okojo commanded me to find you at once.”
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
