Sentence examples for assume a commanding position from inspiring English sources
"Hillary Clinton is beginning to assume a commanding position.
Mr. Machinea was never able to assume a commanding position before either international investors or the Argentine public.
Their win over Barcelona had instigated a seven-match winning run in the league that saw Depor assume a commanding position at the top of the table.
More to the point, have you ever seen him, even in a small or fleeting role, fail to assume a commanding position — not hogging the limelight but pointing briskly to the unexpected heart of the film?
He again dismantled the Berdych delivery to move 4-1 andad and secured the next five games to assume a commanding position.
England took three late Australia wickets to assume a commanding position going into the final day of an enthralling opening Ashes Test.
Montalembert then began to write for L'Univers Religieux, founded by the abbé Jacques-Paul Migne in 1833, and assumed a commanding position in French Catholic journalism.
Countries in control of such resources can take a commanding position in the world economy.
His men routed a body of over 150 warriors, who were about to take up a commanding position in rear of other defenders.
