prescribed

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Studies have repeatedly shown that mifepristone is safe, including when prescribed remotely and taken at home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

A doctor prescribed him antidepressants and antianxiety medication, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

"All genuine concerns related to scanned answer books or evaluation will be reviewed by subject experts through the prescribed mechanism," it said.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

His responsibilities included coordinating medical appointments and helping ensure Perry took medication that he was lawfully prescribed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

The makers of these dictionaries were Prescriptivists: they prescribed correct usage.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker