commanding
Example Sentences
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A day earlier he met with other generals commanding Ukrainian front-line troops.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
At Tuesday’s closing price of $193.92, the recently issued American depositary receipts of SK Hynix were commanding a 38% premium to Wednesday’s closing price of its local shares listed in Seoul.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
Iga Swiatek continued her Wimbledon title defence by overpowering former finalist Karolina Pliskova in a commanding straight-set victory to reach the third round.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Ceuzany's voice ranges from crystalline highs to deep lows, as she performs everything from jazz to slam, commanding the stage with wavy blonde hair and earrings framing her radiant face.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
For there was President Washington—a tall, commanding man, riding horseback to enter the town.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
