commanding
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The department hasn’t found any evidence that its automated license plate reader data have been shared with any immigration enforcement agency, said Dean Gialamas, commanding officer of the LAPD’s Information Technology Bureau.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Now, with scores of Russian soldiers and their commanding officers gathered there, Stupnikov would have only moments to move out of the line of fire.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
They entered Thursday holding a commanding 3-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series, sitting one win away from reaching the World Series for the first time since 1982.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Leon Goretzka made his debut as a late substitute and Suzuki remained commanding, continuing to slip into his role with ease.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
Malcolm heard a commanding call and recognized the voice of Sister Benedicta, though he couldn’t make out the words.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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