commanding

Example Sentences

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But the 24-year-old, a finalist at Queen's last year, showed why she is so effective on grass with a commanding 6-1 6-3 win over world number 44 Siegemund.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Perhaps it should no longer be surprising to report that Marx has a commanding lead in the polls over his two opponents, state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer and state Rep. Scott Bottoms.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

The Knicks have a commanding 2-0 lead in the best of seven series against the San Antonio Spurs, and now the action shifts to the Big Apple for games three and four.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

City Controller Kenneth Mejia holds a commanding lead over his opponent.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The commanding officer dismissed us and I lingered outside of his door longer than I needed to, straightening and fiddling with my uniform.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse