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Example Sentences
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Since the beginning of the decade, the S&P 500 Information Technology Sector Index has commanded an ever-larger percentage of the overall index.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
The family of French billionaire Vincent Bollore commanded a stake of roughly 18.5% and nearly 40% of voting rights in Universal, according to the music company’s latest annual report.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Many of the original ventures that commanded huge market valuations fail.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
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
Chester and I were unable to continue our conversation because a deafening crash commanded our attention.
From "Bunnicula" by Deborah Howe and James Howe
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