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commanding

[kuh-man-ding, -mahn-] / kəˈmæn dɪŋ, -ˈmɑn- /


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"We are all grieving alongside the Oforah family," said Col Tom Trimble, commanding officer of the Marine Expeditionary Unit known as Special Operations Capable.

From BBC

It has a commanding lead in opinion polls.

From Barron's

Health screenings, weight-loss meds and better-for-you beverages will take center stage in Super Bowl commercials Sunday, commanding a spotlight once dominated by beer and junk food.

From The Wall Street Journal

But France steadied the ship and Attissogbe's try clinched a commanding victory.

From Barron's

With Ireland already on the ropes, Ollivon surged past Caelan Doris and slid across the whitewash to give the hosts a commanding halfway lead.

From BBC