commanding

Example Sentences

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It is perhaps harsh to include Tottenham, considering north London rivals Arsenal were at one point in a more commanding position - but there's plenty of room for the Gunners on this list…

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

An old soul with with a huge, commanding voice, his catalog hovers between the orchestral swoon of pre-rock ballads, the pristine melodies of Anita Baker and the rangy, resilient yearning of his hometown’s soul tradition.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Mythos has sparked fears of hackers commanding armies of AI agents able to break through computer defenses with ease.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

When it comes to commanding the screen, though, Ms. Coel is not in the same league as Mr. McKellen, which means the intended balance of opposites doesn’t quite pan out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

A commanding woman in a red jacket came forward with a hand outstretched.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart