commandeering
- present participle of commandeer.
Example Sentences
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He was known for regularly ambling by and commandeering these tour groups to show off whatever latest project he had going or demonstrate the precise and persnickety method he’d perfected for planting a tree.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 4, 2026
“Vertical skateboarding,” which the Deathracers partake in, grew out of SoCal kids commandeering emptied backyard swimming pools.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2025
With captain Jamie George and up-and-comer Theo Dan commandeering the number two jersey of late, he faces a battle to force his way into the 23-man squad.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2024
Foster needs to sell season tickets, but campus needs to stop commandeering the concession revenue from basketball games in Pauley Pavilion.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 12, 2024
Bo says nothing about me commandeering his radio.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
