command
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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
Until the interview, Russia’s military command had no proof Stupnikov was alive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
The weary soldiers have made it safely to the command post.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
I take a photo of the tracks and send them to the command center.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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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
Among its capabilities, according to Apple, is that Siri on the HomeView can take voice commands to add items to a shopping list while the user is cooking dinner for the children.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
It commands nearly double the valuation of the typical stock in the French CAC 40.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
That’s why he currently commands the center ring of the circus.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
I left him with only a few commands, the familiar hatred in his face enough to make a coward out of me.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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Tech no longer ranks as the S&P 500’s most expensive sector, something it has long commanded on expectations of faster earnings growth and high margin potential.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026
Both Karman and Mercury Systems trade at a forward earnings multiple of about 40 times, not cheap but considerably lower than the high multiples they previously commanded.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 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
“Kapteni Okojo commanded me to find you at once.”
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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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
After serving in Afghanistan, Barbabella was eventually named the commanding officer at the Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point in North Carolina.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 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
Lt Cdr Ben Brown, commanding officer of the Royal Navy's Bravo Squadron bomb disposal team, added navy disposal experts were continuing to help police with the unexploded "air-dropped bomb".
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Her stance was commanding, one leg thrust forward in a powerful movement, more stride than step.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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