Sentence examples for commands up from inspiring English sources

It captures the eye from a distance, and commands, up close, something like complete attention.

He commands up to $20,000 to speak and has sold millions of DVDs, according to his manager, Michael Catalano.

Starred Up, a prison drama written by feted new screenwriter Jonathan Asser, begins with a series of barked commands: "Up the stairs… Wait!… Keep it moving, fella".

What started out as a money-spinning idea for niche channels now commands up to 400,000 viewers a night on ITV1.

LOS ANGELES — For Will Ferrell, who commands up to $20 million for movies like "Anchorman" and "Blades of Glory," starring in a short Web video may not seem like the best use of time.

He commands up to $25,000 for speeches, his commentary regularly turns up in The Wall Street Journal, and he has been quoted or cited in thousands of news articles, including dozens in The New York Times.

Today her pieces can command up to £85,000.

Jackie can command up to four at once.

Authentic versions of the bank can command up to $1,000.

English-language shows can command up to twice the price of a French-language production.

Similarly, demographically targeted ads can command up to 70% premiums over generic advertising.