Sentence examples for take a commanding position from inspiring English sources

Countries in control of such resources can take a commanding position in the world economy.

After beating the United States Under-23s in a September friendly his new batch have earned three wins and two draws from the opening five games of their 2017 qualifying campaign, conceding only two goals, to take a commanding position three points clear at the top of Group 9.

In the early 1980s Japanese semiconductor companies exploited many opportunities for improving manufacturing techniques that their U.S. competitors had missed, and took a commanding position in memory chips.

State Assemblyman Steve Levy took a commanding position last week in the shrinking field of prospective Democratic candidates for Suffolk County executive, claiming the support of 75percentt of the county Democratic committee as well as the party leader.

Surrey's Tom Curran and Jade Dernbach ripped through Derbyshire's batsmen as they took a commanding position at the end of day one of their match at Derby.

Hillary Clinton has taken a commanding position in national politics, and as I wrote in my latest column, it would be spectacular if Bill and Hillary Clinton would work with the Clinton Global Initiative to devise major new jobs proposals.

His men routed a body of over 150 warriors, who were about to take up a commanding position in rear of other defenders.

Mrs. Hollingsworth was given $3,200 to buy a new commercial stove, which now takes up a commanding position in the kitchen.

At 30-40, Federer takes up a commanding position at the net and with his opponent stuck behind the baseline, eventually smashes a weak lob into the stands, via the ground.

The Spurs were up 45-37 at halftime, putting them in position to take a commanding 3-1 lead before heading back home with an opportunity to clinch a series victory.

The Thunder, who seemed in perfect position to take a commanding 3-1 series lead until the game's final minutes instead find themselves tied 2-2 with an incredibly talented Clippers team that has luck, momentum and even public sentiment on its side.