as in to order
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
that regional manager certainly likes to boss people around
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Roll up in your six-seat golf cart, light up a stogie with the crew and order a filet mignon.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Jan. 2025 -
He was given probation and ordered to attend 52 weeks of a domestic violence intervention program.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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According to Bloomberg, AppleCare agents have been instructed to tell customers that the subscription model is intended to reduce upfront costs.—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
5 Feb. 2025
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The resolution is the first step in that process, instructing committees on how to allocate spending as Republicans use budget reconciliation to sidestep the Senate filibuster.—
David Sivak,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
4 Feb. 2025
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This year’s discussion will concentrate on bringing out the stories of our community told by our neighbors, friends and families.—
Sam Ouk,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Schachner, the human among dogs in 14 Puppy Bowls, tells USA TODAY.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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While football memorabilia remains popular, soccer stars like Messi and Ronaldo commanded the highest prices in the auction.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Wednesday’s win helped the Terps break away from a scrum including Wisconsin, UCLA and Illinois and command sole possession of fourth place in the Big Ten.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Jan. 2025
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Despite that fact that artists don’t get paid for appearing in the Super Bowl Halftime show, it is considered a great honor to be asked.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
9 Feb. 2025
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Yes, the president was asked directly, is there anything that Elon Musk cannot touch?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Boss (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boss%20%28around%29. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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