dictated
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But although the one-liners were flying, the show got very serious at the end, when the game's new twist dictated that Grant and Jama had to select their third traitor.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Whether or not you do a Roth conversion in your 80s will also be dictated by your deductions and advice from the aforementioned CFP on what taxes you will pay during your “conversion window.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
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
CEO Satya Nadella recently made clear that the tech giant is seeking to steer the AI race away from a future dictated and controlled by frontier model-builders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
However, this “law” can hardly have dictated his choice of green to stand for the girl’s psyche.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
