commanding

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With Britain’s GSK and American rival Gilead Sciences commanding a combined 90% share of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Clark delivered a masterclass in scrambling at Shinnecock Hills before signing for a level-par 70 that gives him a commanding advantage heading into Sunday's final round.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

Sandoval maintains a fiery pace throughout the album, commanding not only the trumpet, but the timbales and piano.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Perhaps it should no longer be surprising to report that Marx has a commanding lead in the polls over his two opponents, state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer and state Rep. Scott Bottoms.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

When a German pilot shot down a Pe-2 dive-bomber and found that a woman had been flying it, his commanding officer told him: “Don’t mention it to anyone. We don’t shoot at women.”

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein