give orders
Example Sentences
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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
“But what they can’t do is come to our house to give orders – not only because it’s our house, but because it makes no sense to undo what we’re doing.”
From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2022
High school boys are not always the first people to ask questions or give orders.
From Washington Post • Sep. 5, 2022
I watched my hands, heard my mouth give orders.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
