commanded

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Becerra, with his extensive legal and political background spanning decades, bears responsibility for exercising greater scrutiny regarding why managing a largely inactive account commanded significantly higher fees than standard professional rates.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The new opposition coalition of six political parties says that it commanded 27 seats compared to the government's 23 seats.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

In those days, the FA Cup commanded such a celebrated place in British football that thinking about it brings back so many rich memories for me.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

At the Battle of Ayacucho in Peru that December, Miller commanded the patriot cavalry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“Jump, Buck!” he commanded, sweeping his arm out and over the chasm.

From "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London