Sentence examples for as if commanding from inspiring English sources

At one statue today, outside a new 680-foot concrete communications tower in central Baghdad built to replace one obliterated by a 1998 American air attack, self-consciously enthusiastic Iraqis clustered for photographs before a 30-foot bronze casting of Mr. Hussein, a pistol at his hip, a military beret on his head, his right arm thrusting forward as if commanding a new assault.

As if commanding me to bear witness.

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After "the prick with the jab" has seen to him, Branagh's mouth looks as if it has been badly sewn up on one side, his vocal cords start juddering, his legs start shooting out as if commanded by the Ministry of Silly Walks.

Beneath an overcast sky, the bell of St Paul's Cathedral tolled and, as if commanded to do so, the crowds fell silent.

For now, it looks as if Command China will have its way.

His motorcade was complete chaos, rather as if command of NASCAR had been handed over to ten-year-old boys, but somehow he arrived in one piece.

Act as if command in social situations has always reverted to you all your life.

Add an "if" command.

The color of blood, it boasts, "As I bring my color to the page, it's as if I command the world to 'Be!' Yes, those who cannot see would deny it, but the truth is that I can be found everywhere".

Mr. Jasperse stands a few feet up one aisle, with eyes closed, and then raises his arms as if to command movement.