Sentence examples for firm command of from inspiring English sources

She has a firm command of, but an easy way with, the written word.

Born in Guatemala in 1971, Halfon writes in Spanish but has a firm command of English.

Like many men, I had always been in fierce and firm command of them all.

Fadl displayed a firm command of Al Qaeda's financial structure, and asserted that it resembled that of an international conglomerate.

With a firm command of Philadelphia's offense, McNabb spreads the wealth, having hit nine teammates for touchdown passes this season.

He has shown something short of a firm command of the intricacies of the government and its characters.

But until Mr Boehner establishes a firmer command of his troops, it is unclear how it will be avoided.

Anyone who rides the New York City subway system is familiar with the friendly-yet-firm command to "stand clear of the closing doors, please".

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By The New Yorker July 14 ,2015 Anyone who rides the New York City subway system is familiar with the friendly-yet-firm command to "stand clear of the closing doors, please".

In several months of recording, I never heard her raise her voice or deliver anything like a firm command.