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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

Autocratic monarchs once left an echo of their glory in the ruins of the megaprojects they commanded at the peak of their unchallenged power.

From BBC • May 25, 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

"Come over here,” Chester commanded, indicating his chair, "and let me show you this book.”

From "Bunnicula" by Deborah Howe and James Howe