Sentence examples for take a commanding role from inspiring English sources

By position and responsibility, he or she will take a commanding role in responding to emergency incidents.

With Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Stephen Jackson playing starring roles beside the league's most valuable player, Tim Duncan, San Antonio won Game 4, 102-95, takeake a commanding three-games-to-one lead in this four-of-seven Western Conference finals series.

Tampa Bay capitalized on Boston mistakes to take a commanding lead.

On Sunday, the Vikings (6-1) could take a commanding division lead by beating the Packers (4-2).

Miami's mistakes allowed the Raiders to take a commanding 20-0 lead by halftime.

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

On Sunday, the 6-1 Vikings could take a commanding division lead by beating the 4-2 Packers.

Pittsburgh will try to take a commanding 3-1 series lead Tuesday night on Long Island.

Andy Murray has served out the second set at love, finishing with an ace out wide to take a commanding 6-4, 7-5 lead over Novak Djokovic.

After winning three straight games to take a commanding 3-1 series lead, the Bulls were an altogether different team when Hinrich sat out Game 5 at Barclays Center.

Johnson's exceptional skill has helped the Braves overcome sluggish seasons by others in their lineup to take a commanding lead in the N.L. East.