commanded
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In a video which went viral, he commanded an infantry vehicle as it smashed through a makeshift barricade set up by pro-Moscow forces in the southern city of Mariupol.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
"That first half was brilliant. England dominated, commanded and controlled everything," added former England wing Ugo Monye.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Edwin Dreher, the NYPD’s deputy chief, then commanded McDarby to ask the Croat about the LaGuardia bombing.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
John “Fozzie” Miller, who commanded U.S. naval forces in the Middle East.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
“Back to bed with you,” St. Christopher commanded.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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