ordered

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“An immigration judge ordered him removed in 2023 after he failed to show up for his hearing,” a Homeland Security spokesperson wrote in an email.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

On March 31, after much debate, a federal judge ordered a pause on construction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The Kremlin said it had ordered a temporary truce to be in effect from Saturday afternoon until the end of Sunday, a 32-hour period during which Russia would stop fighting "in all directions".

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a truce for Orthodox Easter, with Vladimir Putin saying he's ordered Russian troops to cease fire "in all directions" this weekend.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

‘I’ve ordered three breakfasts at the cafeteria,’ she says by way of a greeting.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler