An early election would follow if no party or combination of parties could command the confidence of the House of Commons.

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"Two special goals put us in command and gave us the confidence to keep going, although the game ebbed out second half, " said Dryden.

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Much more importantly, it requires someone who will, from Day One, have the confidence of that community's professionals and command the respect of Congress, his or her counterparts in the executive branch, foreign interlocutors, the public and the press.

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The outcome must be seen to command confidence and respect.

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That assurance can't be given with integrity and confidence, because the industry has lost command over of its greatest source of vulnerability--its organizational culture and leadership.

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Watch their levels of confidence, of relaxed humor, of command of the situation, of assuredness, of flexibility, of eagerness to communicate.

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The difference between him and other young pitchers is his command of his secondary pitches, how he works on the mound, and his confidence.

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Mr. ROONEY: One of the reasons we took this case is because we believe that it will lead to Marines hesitating on the battlefield because they won't have confidence in their chain of command, they won't have confidence that they'll be looked after if these allegations come up.

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