According to a translated copy of the letter reproduced in the 1955 book “The Mongol Mission,” Guyuk indicated he didn’t understand the pope’s request that he convert to Christianity and insisted that God was on his side, commanding his troops to conquer.

Source: https://energeticcity.ca/2023/09/01/pope-starts-mongolia-visit-by-praising-the-countrys-religious-freedom-dating-back-to-genghis-khan/

According to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), several other commanding officers were either dismissed or transferred, while some others were appointed to different positions.

Source: https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/kim-jong-un-sacks-top-general-asks-his-military-gird-war-1718442

A commanding James Pearson was spot on as Thorin Oakenshield, channelling the dwarf leader’s posturing bravado, soldierly ambition and pride – and with a great singing voice to boot.

Source: https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/23628034.review-hobbit-oxford-playhouse-young-stars-shine-mcs-show/?ref=rss

A commanding presence does not, however, guarantee runaway success.

Source: https://moneymorning.com/investing/3-stocks-to-hold-well-into-retirement/

Adjusted for the increase in above-ground gold stocks, US reserves had fallen from a commanding 39% of all mined gold in 1950 to only 12% in 1971.

Source: https://www.lewrockwell.com/2023/12/alasdair-macleod/free-banking-myth-and-reality/

Agbalaka scored the match winner for Nigeria against hosts Egypt to help their Flying Eagles record their first win at the tournament and also followed it up with another commanding display in Nigeria’s 2-0 win over Mozambique in their last group game.

Source: https://punchng.com/agbalaka-njoku-make-u-20-afcon-team/

A memorial plaque and bench were unveiled by his sister-in-law, and his 90-year-old brother handed over his VC to the safekeeping of the commanding officer of the present-day No. 22 Squadron.

Source: https://www.ardrossanherald.com/news/23292193.saltcoats-hero-kenneth-campbell-vcs-daring-wwii-attack-gneisenau/?ref=rss

Among those sanctioned are two militia leaders in the DRC for violating international humanitarian law by commanding groups to carry out acts of sexual violence, Désiré Londroma Ndjukpa and William Yakutumba.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ewelinaochab/2023/07/09/drc-war-lords-sanctioned-for-their-involvement-in-conflict-related-sexual-violence/

And a necklace of points allowed Dromtariffe take a commanding 2-19 to 0-8 grip at the interval.

Source: https://www.independent.ie/regionals/cork/sport/gaa/duhallow-junior-hurling-league-wins-for-newmarket-and-dromtariffe/a68710707.html

And Carvens Lissaint is magisterial, passionate and commanding as George Washington, delivering a showstopper on "History Has Its Eyes on You."

Source: https://m.startribune.com/review-hamilton-largely-undimmed-in-second-twin-cities-outing/600265053/

And O’Connor finally grabbed a deserved try when he dotted down Alcester’s bonus point score to put the home side into a commanding 22-0 lead at the break.

Source: https://redditchstandard.co.uk/sport/rugby-union-alcester-hammer-claverdon-to-claim-local-bragging-rights-42962/

And while commercial free-to-air TV is declining fast, it’s still commanding attention for longer periods, particularly when it comes to Australia’s insatiable demand for live sport broadcasts.

Source: https://thenewdaily.com.au/finance/finance-news/2023/03/06/tv-habits-australia/

A new independent Louisiana governor’s race poll shows Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry in a “commanding position” at this stage of the race with a wide lead on all of his GOP rivals and ahead of the only Democrat in the field.

Source: https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/07/18/louisiana-house-overrides-democrat-governors-veto-ban-transitioning-minors/

AP VoteCast, a sweeping survey of the 2020 electorate, found that about 6 in 10 self-identified union members supported Biden, a margin that outpaced Trump but was not commanding.

Source: https://wtop.com/news/2023/06/biden-returns-to-philadelphia-to-rally-with-union-workers-in-first-big-event-of-his-2024-campaign/

Attendees will include Wing Commander Rob Gill, the commanding officer at RAAF Base Point Cook, and representatives of the Air Force Association and the Kilmore Wallan RSL.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria/eighty-years-but-not-forgotten-memorial-service-to-mark-fatal-plane-crash-into-farm-20230502-p5d4xh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

A win for Razgatlioglu would have cut Bautista’s title lead to 44 points going into the summer break, but instead the factory Ducati rider now holds a commanding advantage of 74 points with four rounds remaining.

Source: https://www.newsletter.co.uk/sport/motorcycling/jonathan-rea-third-in-race-two-at-most-in-czech-republic-as-alvaro-bautista-capitalises-on-toprak-razgatlioglu-crash-for-record-win-4237061

Backed by an army of musicians, she exuded a take-charge presence: Her outfit was commanding — a floor-length black duster, thigh-high boots, a jewel-encrusted bra and a black miniskirt — and her gesticulations were defiant and confident.

Source: https://theboot.com/shania-twain-dixie-chicks-super-bowl-xxxvii-2003/

Before the ball could bounce out of bounds, Chism pounced on it, recovering the ball in the end zone to give Houston a commanding 41-7 lead.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/usfl/usfl-week-4-live-updates-houston-gamblers-vs-philadelphia-stars

Berkeley then capitalized with further goals from Janiya Sealey and Evans Welch and took a commanding 3 – 0 lead into halftime.

Source: https://bernews.com/2023/11/berkeley-win-bssf-senior-girls-tournament/

Boston’s SpeakEasy Stage opened “Fairview” (2018), written by Jackie Sibblies Drury, on Friday, Feb. 17. Running through March 11, this production depicts the white gaze with a Pulitzer Prize-winning script and commanding cast.

Source: https://tuftsdaily.com/arts/2023/02/24/fairview-performing-the-white-gaze-in-boston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fairview-performing-the-white-gaze-in-boston&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fairview-performing-the-white-gaze-in-b