dictated
Example Sentences
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If no one claims the prize by next Thursday, the money will go to public schools in California as dictated by the statute.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
In a Facebook post in which she also posted a letter asking to be relieved of her duties, Stefanishyna said the decision was her own and "dictated by personal circumstances".
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
At Aston Martin, Lance Stroll finished in 13th, ahead of team-mate Fernando Alonso, their positions dictated to a degree by luck under the VSC and their divergent strategies.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Sandy confirms making that call, claiming her email was dictated by her stepdaughter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
We got back into the car, and Mom motioned for me to take out the notepad and pencil she always kept in the glove compartment, so I could take notes as she dictated the menu.
From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya
