dictates
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The agreement dictates that any conflict between the company and the United States must be settled under U.S. law, not Venezuela’s.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026
Social Security’s full retirement age dictates when beneficiaries get 100% of what they’re owed in benefits, but the current rule has become outdated now that many Americans are living longer, experts said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
The bulks list rather dictates what ingredients compounding pharmacies can use when mixing custom medications for patients with a specific prescription.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
The plot of “Cape Fear” dictates that this sporting tale of homicidal pettiness can only end one way.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
Eighty percent have decided to obey the dictates of their conscience, but the penalty will be severe.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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