Example Sentences

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While gold and silver have commanded much investor attention this year, copper prices have also been marching higher.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025

Seven are out of contract in June, including internationals Youri Tielemans and Caglar Soyuncu, who would have commanded significant transfer fees if sold last summer.

From BBC • May 28, 2023

Clark, though they are contrasting players who have commanded the spotlight in very different ways.

From Washington Post • Mar. 31, 2023

Few have commanded influence like the first female speaker of the House.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2022

“Our captain would prefer to be fifty leagues farther out to sea, well away from that accursed shore, but I have commanded him to steer the shortest course. Others seek Dae- nerys too.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin