commanding
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But they’ve learned the hard way that it won’t work to come at him directly, because he ends up dominating interviews and beguiling those who, like Watters, love his commanding and clever style.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2026
After serving in Afghanistan, Barbabella was eventually named the commanding officer at the Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point in North Carolina.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
The department hasn’t found any evidence that its automated license plate reader data have been shared with any immigration enforcement agency, said Dean Gialamas, commanding officer of the LAPD’s Information Technology Bureau.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
A first win at Villa Park this season, three first-half goals with six in total and a commanding Champions League victory - all in the biggest European win in their history.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
“Nathaniel,” said Mr.-Derby, “Captain Prince is commanding a ship of mine—the Henry—on a voyage to Bourbon. He agrees with me that you’d make an excellent clerk.”
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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