Sentence examples for to be able to command from inspiring English sources

Tohamy claimed to speak to saints and prophets, and even to be able to command his heart to stop beating.

But some drugs under development, like an antibody-containing cream for herpes, are likely to require much larger quantities and not to be able to command high prices.

If Brown resigns she will invite the person who appears most likely to be able to command the confidence of the house to try to form a government.

Descartes also investigated reports of esoteric knowledge, such as the claims of the practitioners of theosophy to be able to command nature.

"Greater achievement ought to be a goal," Mr. Kerry said, "and it ought to be able to command greater pay, just the way it does in every other sector of professional employment".

They key line from the Labour perspective is that an incumbent government is "expected to resign if it becomes clear that it is unlikely to be able to command" the confidence of the House.

Kesselring believed that first-hand knowledge of all aspects of aviation was crucial to being able to command airmen, although he was well aware that latecomers like himself did not impress the old pioneers or the young aviators.

If such a condition arose, the officer would be able to command the launch vehicle to destroy itself.

The next step in France's political drama is for Mr. Mitterrand to choose a Prime Minister, who must be able to command a majority in Parliament.

"In a strong market, they should be able to command enough rent to pay the full freight on taxes, still make a hefty profit and not be subject to the constraints of rent regulation".

Just like the owner of Secretariat did, Zayat sold American Pharoah's stud rights, to Coolmore Farms, which may be able to command as much as a hundred thousand dollars per foal, making American Pharoah potentially worth tens of millions.