command a view
Example Sentences
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The Woodring porch would command a view of their back yards, and little else.
From Time Magazine Archive
The pond is not a large one - a quarter of a mile around its perimeter perhaps - so that by stepping out to any promontory, one can command a view of its entirety.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
Miss Kenton seated herself on the bench provided, while I remained on my feet where I could command a view of the approaching bus.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
Getting where he could command a view townwards obliquely across the ravine, Ralph realized just what had happened.
From Ralph in the Switch Tower by Chapman, Allen
Mr. Longcluse stood nearly opposite, but so placed as to command a view of the hall-door steps.
From Checkmate by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan
