- present tense form of command (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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It’s that rarest of investigative-journalism properties: a consistently profitable enterprise that commands the levels of advertising expenditures that have otherwise plunged across traditional TV and informational media writ large.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
Within spot bitcoin ETFs, BlackRock commands nearly 60% of market share, with Fidelity capturing an additional 13%—meaning the two firms together control roughly 72% of overall spot bitcoin ETF assets, according to FactSet data.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
According to a 2024 analysis by data analytics firm Bloomberg Second Measure, Uber commands 76% of the US rideshare market.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
But the bigger issue may be AI agents, software that can use AI models to accomplish a complex series of tasks from simple conversational commands.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The Derby captains walked with a swagger and roared commands.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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