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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Saturday’s strikes raised immediate questions about the extent of the U.S. involvement in the Middle East and about Trump’s authority to order the bombings without congressional approval.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
22 June 2025 -
Mahmoud Khalil greeted friends and spoke briefly to reporters Saturday at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey a day after a judge ordered his release from a federal immigration facility in Louisiana.—
Holly Ramer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2025
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Key Background Congress approved topline spending goals earlier this year to enact Trump’s agenda, instructing relevant committees in the House and Senate to write policy legislation in line with the new figures.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Another common homeowner boundary issue arises when homeowners instruct HOA vendors, which is the manager’s role.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
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In summer 2001, he was told to quickly pack his bags as the sheriff was coming to evict them.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Additionally, Meghan remarked on how she’s been able to tell her story from her perspective.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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Just as the nuclear triad structured the postwar balance of power, this new triad will determine who commands economic stability, military strength and political influence.—
Markus Pflitsch,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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In 1950, Dwight Eisenhower, who had commanded Allied Forces in Europe during the Second World War, became NATO’s first SACEUR.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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The discussions are at an early stage and may not lead to an offer, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the matter is private.—
Sara Braun,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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Our characters all ask if maybe they all got lost on the way.—
Tricia Despres,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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“Boss (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boss%20%28around%29. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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