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command

[kuh-mand, -mahnd] / kəˈmænd, -ˈmɑnd /






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The allusions to real things in Ms. Butterly’s sculpture are limited, but they give the viewer one of the show’s rare opportunities to appreciate her sizable command of form for its own sake.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Zelensky appointed him in June 2025 to command the army's overall unmanned systems forces.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

His final command: “We’ve got to stop the bowls. Please stop the bowls.”

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Automakers benefit when people are willing to pay more for used models, because vehicles with high resale value can command higher prices when they’re sold new.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

“That is an excellent question. I am very glad you asked. I definitely have one. But I am under strict orders not to tell you my command code until you tell me your command code.”

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown




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