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has commandeered

  • present perfect of commandeer (3rd person singular).

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Elsewhere, on the corner of Broadway and Fourth streets, Mero has commandeered a once historic building that’s been burned and left to rot.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 4, 2026

Not far away, the British director Joe Wright has commandeered five studios for the eight-episode series “M: Son of the Century,” based on Antonio Scurati’s best-selling novel about Benito Mussolini’s early years.

From New York Times Jun. 7, 2023

With Seager’s departure and following his lead, France has commandeered the role of team “smart ass.”

From Seattle Times Jul. 18, 2022

To make space, the hospital has commandeered areas that traditionally would not be used to care for critically ill patients.

From Washington Post Aug. 24, 2021

There is unfortunately no truth in the rumour that, in order to provide billets for 5,000 new typists, and incidentally to win the War, the Government has commandeered the Houses of Parliament.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, January 24, 1917 by Various