order around

idiom

: to give orders to (someone) : to tell (someone) what to do
You can't just come in here and start ordering people around.

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The governors of Washington and Nevada have activated the National Guard in order to maintain order around the election. Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Nov. 2024 The messy evolution of the world order around three economic poles and value systems (China, EU, USA) adds complexity. Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024 Then David tries to peace out, telling his new handler that The Entity can find someone else to order around. Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 15 Aug. 2024 The idea of building international order around rules and institutions is not unique to the United States, Western liberals, or the modern era. G. John Ikenberry, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2022 See all Example Sentences for order around 

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“Order around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/order%20around. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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