decreed
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In this case, Musk decreed an opening price of $135 per share and the banks went along.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
The reality, however, is that international football's governing bodies have decreed the game must go ahead, whether anyone likes it or not.
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2026
"Any person or entity that challenges the public order decreed by the transitional authorities will be severely reprimanded, in compliance with the law," the statement said.
From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026
Almost every year since 2019, he has decreed an early start to the holiday season, seemingly moving it up as the country’s situation worsened.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 3, 2025
Napoleon decreed that there should be a full investigation into Snowball’s activities.
From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell
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