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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Guests can also order customized barrel heads, or lids, to take home.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026 -
Under pressure from the officer on the phone, Sandra, her fiancé, and other employees at the establishment are ordered to put Becky through a series of increasingly exploitative and humiliating experiences — all in the name of upholding the law.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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The ongoing lawsuit, which also criticized Bass for deferring to the councilmember’s wishes, alleged city staff at one point stopped responding to developer emails and were instructed to not sign off on additional approvals needed before the project could break ground.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The judge, who is presiding at the trial in the 296th District Court in Collin County, denied a defense request for the jury to be permitted to consider criminally negligent homicide, but jurors were instructed to consider manslaughter, a reckless killing.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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Benjie Ancheta, police chief of Alabel town in Sarangani in the Philippines, told Reuters that the police building had some cracks immediately after the quake, which occurred during their flag-raising ceremony.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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The suspect is likely the father of the two children, police told ABC-7.—
Noah Goldberg
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Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Garrett commands two to three blockers per play, much as Donald did during his career.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Holly Andreatta conceded the 2nd District Placer County supervisor race, clearing the way for incumbent Shanti Landon to secure another four-year term after building a commanding lead in early election returns.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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According to sources, Thomas was asked to appear as well but ultimately decided not to participate.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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He was confronted with the accusation on the course and was asked to leave, the outlet reported.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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“Boss (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boss%20%28around%29. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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