command of language
Example Sentences
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Amid the upheaval, Nehru's words stood out - a reminder of India's unfulfilled promise, and of a leader whose command of language many believe matched the enormity of the moment.
From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025
Using thoughtful, precise words, Bey — who has a rare command of language — described the ways in which a long tradition of Black cultural production informs his work.
From New York Times • Jul. 9, 2022
The Los Angeles Times praised her as an "unparalleled stylist" with "piercing insights and exquisite command of language."
From Reuters • Dec. 23, 2021
The writing throughout demonstrates a sophisticated command of language.
From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021
For all that, it has never been my position that good accent and command of language are not attractive attributes, and I always considered it my duty to develop them as best I could.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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