The phrase "a commanding stake" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a significant or influential position in a particular context, often related to ownership or control in a business or investment scenario.
Example: "With a commanding stake in the company, she was able to influence major decisions and steer the direction of the business."
Alternatives: "a significant share" or "a dominant position".
More important, the City secured a commanding stake in "over-the-counter" derivatives, which are traded off exchanges primarily with banks.
If the deal proceeds, PepsiCo would gain a commanding stake in the noncarbonated beverage industry, a fast-growing frontier that soft drink makers had been slow to explore but have been forced to take seriously in recent years.
It is a confidence that lends a commanding stage presence.
Even as European and Cypriot officials put controls in place to keep depositors from sending their money abroad, one fact has become clear: when the bank does resume trading on the local stock exchange, it will be the bank's largest depositors who will receive commanding stakes in the revamped Bank of Cyprus.
Taking advantage of an early, lethal Prada blunder, Team New Zealand coasted to its fourth consecutive victory over the Italian challenger today to stake a commanding 4-0 lead in the five-of-nine-race finals for the America's Cup.
The offer epitomizes PepsiCo's unbridled thrust to stake out a commanding position in the noncarbonated beverage industry, a fast-growing frontier that soft drink makers have traditionally been slow to explore but have been forced to take seriously in recent years.
Although just a few weeks ago polls showed Dr. Dean with a commanding lead here, he pulled up stakes on Thursday, skipping on to campaign events elsewhere, and turning his attention to Wisconsin, which is voting on Feb. 17.
The US had from the start a commanding lead in GM food development and a correspondingly large stake in global acceptance of GM seeds and foods.
A Brazilian meat processor, Sadia, bid 3.7 billion reais ($1.76 billion) for a majority stake in its largest domestic rival, Perdigão, in a deal that would give it a commanding advantage at home and added scale abroad.
A commanding and oppressive absence".
He lacks a commanding presence.
