as in instructed
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
that regional manager certainly likes to boss people around
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Civilians in the area have not been instructed to evacuate but have faced checkpoints and tension, with occasional clashes between Israeli soldiers and villagers.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026 -
Hours earlier, the shelter-in-place order had instructed residents to immediately go indoors, close all windows and doors, and turn off air conditioning and heating systems until further notice because of hazardous materials concerns and heavy smoke.—
Sydney Barragan,
Daily News,
18 June 2026
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The story of this ex-Clapton car begins in London, when it was ordered on July 4, 1966, by businessman Robin Houry.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
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The Federal Communications Commission, led by Chairman Brendan Carr, ordered Disney to file for renewals for eight of its stations years ahead of schedule.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
22 June 2026
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Three older adults, aged from 80 to 95, died over the weekend in the Bordeaux region from health issues caused by the heat wave, local government official Sophie Brocas told France TV late on Sunday.—
Makini Brice,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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If convicted, King could serve anywhere from two to 10 years in prison, and pay up to a $10,000 fine, Judge John Wilson Weeks told the jury pool ahead of the selection process.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
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The consequences are admiration, trust and loyalty—earned, not commanded.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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While Vilsaint was a trooper, King commanded District 2 in Troop D, which is based in Orlando and covers six Central Florida counties.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2026
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“Bossed (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bossed%20%28around%29. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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