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Indeed, its spies have long commanded a near-mythical respect.

In his absence, two men who have long commanded personal militias of their own have re-emerged as power brokers.

But pricing pressure is also growing from smaller retailers who are increasingly frustrated by their inability to get the same, lower wholesale pricing that large chains have long commanded.

In a region where exclusive, lakefront estates have long commanded top dollar, two relatively new communities known for alleys and front porches have joined the Orlando area's priciest addresses.

With their affinity for baccarat, the most lucrative game in Las Vegas, Chinese gamblers have long commanded special treatment — be it with private Chinese gaming salons, Lunar New Year festivities or performances from pop stars flown in from Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Sears has long commanded the appliance world, but Home Depot and Lowes are formidable up-and-comers.

The cause of campaign reform has long commanded broad support in Connecticut.

In 1990, G.M. paid $600 million for half of Saab, and anted up $125 million in 2000 for the rest of the company, which has long commanded a small, loyal following in the United States for its idiosyncratic but stylish models.

Rather, it is a millennia-old practice in both the West and the East, where it has long commanded mass sympathy and outrage unmatched by other forms of suicide.

But then again, top-shelf alcohol has long commanded stunning prices.

Rich Indians have long known that they command more powerful means to influence politicians than votes.