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The earthquake saw thousands of people ordered to evacuate in coastal areas of the southern Philippines and neighbouring Indonesia as tsunami warnings were issued by multiple countries and a regional warning centre.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Marcos also ordered the suspension of classes in affected areas after the quake, which coincided with the first day of the school year in the Philippines.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

He told Mr. Hadhazy to go to 50 Rock, where the AP was located, and ordered me to walk as fast as I could to UPI’s 42nd Street headquarters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The Kars4Kids jingle is back on the air in California after being ordered off the airwaves last month.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Apparently Willemse had come to the same conclusion because abruptly he ordered us on our feet and down to the hallway with our coats and hats.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom