commanded
Example Sentences
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Many of the original ventures that commanded huge market valuations fail.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
The premium commanded by physical oil barrels over futures has fallen in recent weeks after shooting up earlier in the conflict when refiners and traders bid up every cargo available.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Unified strike was dramatically averted with hours to spare on April 14 in a conflict that commanded local and national attention for weeks.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
In those days, the FA Cup commanded such a celebrated place in British football that thinking about it brings back so many rich memories for me.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
As you know, my lady mother had been commanded to attendance on the Queen at Windsor, and I was left to await the coming of John-the-Fletcher in the care of Dame Ellen.
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
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