dictated
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At Aston Martin, Lance Stroll finished in 13th, ahead of team-mate Fernando Alonso, their positions dictated to a degree by luck under the VSC and their divergent strategies.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Spain dictated possession for much of the afternoon while Argentina defended stubbornly, forcing the final into extra time before the breakthrough finally came.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
The size of recruit classes are dictated by the department’s annual budget, which is approved by the City Council before each fiscal year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Wedbush analyst Matt Bryson took a similar view that there is “almost zero demand risk” for Cerebras, while expectations going forward “will likely be solely dictated by the company’s ability to execute.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
“Write that I hope he’ll be very happy,” dictated Sissy.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
