take orders
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He was big and broad, like an offensive tackle, with an army haircut and a polite attentiveness that suggested he was just here to take orders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
For example, it means there could be less need for staffing registers to take orders.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 11, 2025
In particular, Mr Matthews said, there are times when humans are better placed to take orders, especially when the restaurants get busy.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2025
Goldberg was aligned ideologically with the teachers union, but did not take orders from anyone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 26, 2024
I’ve never known Piper to take orders from anybody before, but she is now.
From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko
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