Example Sentences

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“There is sufficient confusion that I am ordering an independent external review of UCLA’s planning and its actions and of the mutual aid response” by law enforcement, he wrote in the letter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2024

“Colorado voters have made their voices heard, and I am ordering this recount in accordance with Colorado law to confirm the will of the voters.”

From Washington Times • Dec. 1, 2022

As a precautionary measure until we have more information, I am ordering additional air travel restrictions from South Africa and seven other countries.

From Fox News • Nov. 27, 2021

I also am ordering the director of national intelligence to work with Congress to develop a process that fully protects the sources and methods used to gather information even as it aims for maximum transparency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 16, 2018

I am ordering a little book of mine, just out, to be sent to you.

From The Letters of William James, Vol. II by James, William