command
Example Sentences
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"It certainly was a way of trying to command respect and a sort of allegiance to his agenda, for sure," she said.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
"It is hard to think of any other US urban place that would instantly command such worldwide attention."
From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026
The base is divided into three sections: a waterfront area focused on ship operations; next to it, the main base, home to administrative and command buildings; and a Navy-leased warehouse and annex complex.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
In a story about a potential tragedy, what’s saddest is that Winocour’s film cannot match its lead’s effortless command.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
While I wait for instructions from the command center, I continue to rove, gliding over a sand dune that is relatively easy to traverse.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
Vocabulary lists containing command
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 5
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