Sentence examples for it had commanded from inspiring English sources

Imposing but neat as a pin, with white clapboard, green shutters and an inviting wraparound porch, it looks prosperous and permanent, as if it had commanded this spot for centuries.

Epidemiologists call this possibility the "expansion of morbidity," and it has commanded more and more attention in recent years.

Or, since it has commanded headlines this week, you may have pondered Grand Theft Auto and its incredible copy of New York City.

The Northern Ireland assembly has been debating a proposed law modelled on the Swedish legislation and it has commanded cross-party support ranging from Sinn Féin to the Democratic Unionist party.

He may have encountered a little difficulty in his private life of late – you might have read some of the modest coverage it has commanded – and last night will have been a sweet return for him to what he does best.

What one is not required to do on the philosophical anarchist view is obey any state just because it has commanded one to do certain things.

Thus, in Exodus, the Israelites' "spoiling the Egyptians" (or rather their intention to do so, which they carried out) was not a matter of theft or plunder, but was morally permissible and indeed obligatory because God had commanded it.

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Despite his small stature, it is suggested that he had commanded as many as 20,000 fighters and provided refuge for Afghani Taliban members after the 2001 U.S. invasion.

They, moreover, had commanded previous expeditions.

It might have commanded a higher price if it weren't so cumbersome to move.