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dictate

[dik-teyt, dik-teyt, dik-teyt] / ˈdɪk teɪt, dɪkˈteɪt, ˈdɪk teɪt /






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“We anticipate more of these bouts of bravado to dictate the region for a while as both sides claim they are winning and neither is willing to be seen as disadvantaged,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The Middle East continues to dictate sentiment across markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

What words we choose, or avoid, dictate our thoughts and therefore our actions.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

But he criticized SB 79, saying state lawmakers shouldn’t dictate where development is permitted.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Most families controlled small areas, but two were large enough to dictate policy.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer




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