commands
Example Sentences
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This large fish is targeted because its swim bladder commands high prices on international black markets.
From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026
He wants a smaller balance sheet devoid of mortgage-backed securities, an objective that commands wide agreement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
Often, they come across as commands by an orchestra to sit up straight and pay attention.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
He found the role hugely enjoyable, but strategising and giving commands to subordinate players in real time could be "more stressful than real life".
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
He didn’t speak to her again that day, except to bark commands.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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