He demonstrated a command of Latin as well as French when, in response to the Vatican's support for Latin, he produced a Latin Tourist Phrase Book, which included quid pro quo: the sterling exchange rate; ad hoc: wine not included; infra dig: terrible accommodation; curriculum: Indian restaurant; sub rosa: rather unattractive Italian girl; ex cathedra: ruined church.
The speech in Wisconsin was witty, hard-hitting, largely empirically accurate and demonstrated a command of the English language that his predecessor simply did not have.
To earn my Masters degree, I had to write a lengthy thesis (hundreds of pages) to demonstrate a command of knowledge in a broad field.
Each student will be required to independently select and develop a research agenda that demonstrates a command of the associated disciplinary literature framing the inquiry.
A B- thesis, paper, or exam demonstrates a command of course or research material and understanding of historical context but provides a less than thorough defense of the writer's independent argument because of weaknesses in writing, argument, organization, or use of evidence.
The applicant need not have majored in Chinese or Japanese as an undergraduate, but must have had the equivalent of at least three years of training in the language in which he or she intends to specialize, and must also demonstrate a command of English adequate for the pursuit of graduate study.
Focus areas allow students to demonstrate a command of knowledge in one specialty.
But other rule-bending choices demonstrate a command of language, and an ability to wield it (e.g. this sentence, which began with a sensical and aesthetically-pleasing conjunction).
They demonstrate a command of their subject matter and an understanding, respect and appreciation of other cultures which, in and of itself, distinguishes them at a time when so many citizens of western countries have withdrawn within themselves, gravitating to demigods offering simple answers that are built on false patriotism and misplaced anger.
Herman Cain's recent inability to demonstrate a command of even the most basic facts and debates around recent events in Libya made Rick Perry's failure to recall which three federal agencies he wanted to abolish during a recent debate seem positively statesmanlike by comparison.
If you're working in America, then you'll have to demonstrate a command of the English language to work as an acupuncturist.
