dictating
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Some communities have strong cultural traditions dictating who should fill the caretaker role — in many cases, that’s the eldest daughter.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
With 2.8 trillion parameters dictating its decision-making, Kimi K3 is the world’s biggest open-source model, according to the Beijing-based startup.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Spain's use of width creates space for Lamine Yamal and enables them to generate chances, while Rodri and Pedri dominate midfield, controlling possession and dictating the tempo of the game.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
“People seem to be obsessed with now dictating what I’ll do and when?!”
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026
I told the chief that these foreign politicians were not dictating our policy, but merely saying that they did not understand it.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
