give orders
Example Sentences
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“No one in command could claim under the circumstances not to have known what was happening, even if they did not give orders to those under their control to do it,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
He tried to give orders to media outlets.
From Slate ● Apr. 8, 2024
Lula has rejected that claim, saying his government does not give orders to the federal police.
From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2024
It can be tempting to cut through the Gordian knot of checks and balances and the rule of law by putting someone in charge to give orders and knock heads.
From Salon ● Feb. 18, 2023
If I had anything urgent, Mrs. Danvers said, I must telephone through to Robert and he would give orders for it to be taken to the post.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
