commands
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Radio waves travel at the speed of light, so commands transmitted from Earth will require a full day to reach Voyager 1.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026
Stilwell said she uses treats as a bond-building tool—not to get dogs to obey commands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
"Don't let them hear you. Silence, silence," commands one of the officers leading the search.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
In another example, Siri AI handled a series of commands: “What time did Andrew say he’s getting in from JFK?”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
Jacob commands the knights, holding out his hands.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
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