decreed
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Tina Peters deserved to go to jail but not for nine years, a panel of judges decreed, ordering her resentencing.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
Interim president Delcy Rodriguez, a staunch defender of Maduro who took over after his ouster, decreed seven days of mourning for those killed in the January 3 attack.
From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026
And as China expands into high-end manufacturing such as aircraft and semiconductors, Xi has decreed it must not relinquish low-end production such as toys and clothes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 6, 2025
A spokesperson from the Municipal Council of Mourão decreed two days of mourning from Sunday, following the incident.
From BBC • Aug. 10, 2025
“Turn! It! Off!” decreed a voice from the third-floor balcony.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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