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In a 1-1 count, Klein, who had struggled with command, went back to the fastball, knowing he could throw it for a strike.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026

“When it takes months to reach decisions that make it down the chain of command and are stalled by paperwork.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

Drapaty was immediately moved to become head of Ukraine's joint forces command, from where he pushed for reforms inside the system.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

The national police chief condemned the officers' alleged conduct in strong terms, warning that the command would no longer tolerate abuses of power.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

Under the command of Benedict Arnold, the notorious turncoat American general who now fought with the British, the men carried silver handcuffs meant for the author of the Declaration of Independence.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

Despite the acclaim his Birmingham restaurant The Wilderness commands, Claridge says the reality behind the kitchen doors is one of soaring costs, shrinking margins and constant uncertainty.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

A deputy attempted to stop the attack using verbal commands, the department said, but the dog paid no heed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

Owens’ arguments are often nonsensical, but because she commands an audience of more than 6 million YouTube subscribers, they have enough power to force the rest of the commentary class to rebut them.

From Slate ● Jul. 21, 2026

She commands widespread respect and has little association with political parties.

From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026

But she wasn’t even good at following her own commands.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older

"History is distinguished with sporting champions whose records have rightly commanded respect across generations," the message read.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

In a video which went viral, he commanded an infantry vehicle as it smashed through a makeshift barricade set up by pro-Moscow forces in the southern city of Mariupol.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

Edwin Dreher, the NYPD’s deputy chief, then commanded McDarby to ask the Croat about the LaGuardia bombing.

From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026

John “Fozzie” Miller, who commanded U.S. naval forces in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

Both died as followers, doing the work they were commanded to do.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

“Our iconic trucks, off-roaders and hybrids are commanding real pricing power,” CEO Jim Farley said in a statement.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026

A beaming Gaud raised the ball to an applauding Lord's pavilion as she led India off the field having put her side in a commanding position for victory.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

But Mr. Franklyn-Miller has such a recessive air that he seems like he’d have difficulty commanding the average coffee shop.

From The Wall Street Journal ● 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

He was tall, commanding in stature, but upon looking closer, Koffi noted that his eyes were drooping with fatigue.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray