Synonyms

order about

British

verb

(tr) to bully or domineer

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A Google representative said the meeting was about the overall legislative landscape; Newsom’s office said it was related to an executive order about artificial intelligence that he went on to sign in September.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2023

Saudia Airlines Group is planning to order about 150 narrow-bodied aircraft for Saudia Airline and low-cost Flyadeal, the group's vice president for fleet management told Asharq TV.

From Reuters • Nov. 13, 2023

And at the end of proceedings on Friday, Mr Engoron said he would issue a written order about what can be said about his clerk.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2023

And with the Tampa Bay Rays’ batting order about to turn over, the Nationals had their top two late-inning arms — Hunter Harvey and Kyle Finnegan — ready to roll.

From Washington Post • Apr. 4, 2023

But it was always an order about some work to be done.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson

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