commands
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"They sell these individuals to military units and regional commands facing manpower shortages, or traffic substitute recruits on behalf of wealthier individuals seeking to buy their way out of service."
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
The pilot can issue commands to the shooter through the drones’ speakers until police arrive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 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
Shackleton was the Master, and technically they were now on shore; disobedience to the commands of the Master was legally punishable.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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