be ordered
Example Sentences
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But prosecutors told the judge that both could be true: Jeffries has already had $11m in cash seized by the US government and if found guilty, may be ordered to compensate victims.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
The verdict in the class action securities lawsuit means the world's richest person could be ordered to pay billions of dollars, according to damages calculated by jurors.
From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026
In-state refineries would no doubt be ordered to make a priority of producing jet fuel for the military, but then shortages of gasoline and jet fuel for commercial airlines would ensue.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026
They can be ordered online and delivered in unmarked packaging to all 50 states.
From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026
I was big enough to be ordered around like an unpaid servant.
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
