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And Joy Jones is commandingly present in “The Circumstances of My Birth,” about a woman of accomplishment who arrived in the world unwanted.

From Washington Post • Oct. 21, 2022

But a ride it squarely is, a commandingly propulsive post-Soviet delirium about a divorced comics artist coughing and hallucinating his way across a grim, chilly night/day of detours, confrontations, memories and fatherly responsibilities.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2022

South African sprinter Luxolo Adams won the men’s 200 commandingly in 19.82.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 18, 2022

Verstappen pulled away from Hamilton so commandingly that the suspicion was he would have won even if he had not taken the lead at the start.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2021

So began Miss Bates; and Mr. Knightley seemed determined to be heard in his turn, for most resolutely and commandingly did he say,

From "Emma" by Jane Austen