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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In the courtroom, Judge Gregory Carro ordered that Mangione remain cuffed during the hearing, citing security reasons.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025 -
Trump previously ordered the US to declare cartels terrorist groups in a January 20 executive order, but until US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s official announcement on Thursday, none of the cartels had been specifically named.—
Max Saltman,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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Education institutions were instructed to review their policies; cease efforts to circumvent bans of race considerations or its proxies; and end contracts with third parties that consider race.—
April Rubin,
Axios,
17 Feb. 2025
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The House resolution raises the debt ceiling by $4 trillion and instructs congressional committees to find at least $1.5 trillion in spending cuts over the next 10 years, only partially offsetting the tax cuts extension.—
Brett Rowland | The Center Square,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
16 Feb. 2025
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His home was reportedly raided by the FBI on Wednesday, a family member told TMZ, but said Hantz left the Bandidos gang last year.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Wicked tells the untold story of the witches of Oz.—
Nicole Fell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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In this digital age, his occasional social media spats have commanded as much attention as his silky-smooth jump shot.—
Darnell Mayberry,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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The specialty varieties of coffee harvested at the farm have long commanded a hefty premium, reflecting their status as the source of aromatic brews savored like fine wine from Seattle to Seoul.—
Peter S. Goodman,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to contact the authorities.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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If Dwight Powell is unable to play Friday against the Pelicans, the Mavericks may ask Edwards to man the middle again.—
Christian Clark,
The Athletic,
21 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 3 Mar. 2025.
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