ordered

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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

Despite being ordered not to attend, Turner went along anyway.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 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

As the Joseon dynasty government intensified its commitment to Confucian values in the 15th century, the court increasingly ordered unadorned wares to demonstrate austerity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

I was hoping to get the chance to work with Seth, just to keep an eye on him, but the master ordered him to work with Gideon.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo