command
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Late last month, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he is creating a four-star combatant command for autonomous warfare, which will be directed to buy new drones and robotics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
He attempted to resign on Sunday, but Macron refused "given the need for continued command of law enforcement", the Élysée Palace said.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
Talarico's conversational style and command of scripture have generated viral social media clips, while a two-hour appearance on comedian Joe Rogan's hugely popular podcast in 2025 introduced him to an audience beyond traditional Democratic circles.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
Recent polls suggest Netanyahu’s governing bloc could fall short of the 61 seats needed to command a majority in Israel’s 120-member parliament.
From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2026
He said, “You have ten seconds to state your command code.”
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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Engineers activated its light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, which function as adjustable light sources that can produce different colors and brightness levels under commands from Earth.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
When a politician displays moral clarity under pressure, it commands attention.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
With “Digger,” Iñárritu commands — to quote “Real Housewives of New York” alum Kelly Bensimon — “You come up to me; I don’t go down to you.”
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026
“A pair generally commands a higher price,” Pagello says.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026
“I don’t take commands from mortals,” he says with his customary cruel smile.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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The country’s Counter-Terrorism Service, a U.S.-trained force known for battling ISIS, commanded an estimated 14,000 soldiers as of 2024, fewer than the militias.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Donald, who frequently commanded double-team blocking, made a memorable play near the end of the second quarter with the Giants — who had feasted on a Williams fumble — threatening to score.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Gen. Harold G. Moore, who commanded a cavalry unit at the late 1965 Ia Drang battle, fretted how the war was “devastating to the morale and effectiveness of every American unit in combat.”
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
A veteran of battles for the right to divorce and abortion, Bonino was a former member of Italy's Radical Party who commanded respect across the political spectrum.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
"No matter; go away! Go take care of your household and your field," the niece commanded.
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
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But they’ve learned the hard way that it won’t work to come at him directly, because he ends up dominating interviews and beguiling those who, like Watters, love his commanding and clever style.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2026
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
A summit that shows the Chinese leader commanding respect abroad, Kritenbrink said, will play well at home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
"Ultimately this was a tremendous debut performance from the new mistress of meringue, showing a side of Nigella we have not seen before: quirky, commanding, funny – but also humane," she concluded.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
The commanding officer knocked on the door of our living quarters, Mae’s and mine, the morning after Brightwood, the morning after what happened.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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