as in ordering
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
that regional manager certainly likes to boss people around
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Attorneys representing Polis informed a Denver judge Friday that the governor wanted a ruling that would indefinitely block him from ordering the release of the information, which ICE had initially requested roughly a year ago.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
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The buckets hold a whopping 48 ounces of Dunkin’ drink; if you’re used to ordering a 16-ounce, then one bucket has enough coffee to share with two of your friends.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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Investigation exposes a decade of abuse The investigation into Joachim began after the victim, age 14, came forward after telling her sister-in-law about the abuse, the DA's office said in a news release.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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In court Monday, the boy’s oldest brother, now 19, once again spoke, telling the judge he is haunted by guilt.—
Dan Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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Those security risks are why some companies, like Meta, are instructing employees not to run Openclaw on their work machines.—
Tharin Pillay,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
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Last month, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order instructing CPD officers to investigate potential wrongdoing by federal agents.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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On some of the biggest stages in the world, artists like Alex Warren and Addison Rae showcased how creators who once built their audiences online are now commanding mainstream attention.—
Becca Brazil,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026
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In the Cold War’s final phase, CIA officer John Stockwell went from commanding the Agency’s clandestine intervention in Angola to becoming his country’s foremost critic of covert operations.—
Alfred McCoy,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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Police have released images of the suspects and are asking anyone with information to contact investigators at (213) 486-5947 or (877) 527-3247.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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SacRT is holding a series of community workshops, asking people what needs to be done to reduce hazards on the way to bus and light rail stations.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Bossing (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bossing%20%28around%29. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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