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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

Till yesterday there was an allowance of meat for soup at the mid-day meal; to-day the army has commandeered all the meat.

From A Journal of Impressions in Belgium by Sinclair, May