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When it was adopted, California’s Article I, Section 18 decreed: “Neither slavery, nor involuntary servitude, unless for the punishment of crimes, shall ever be tolerated in this State.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

In this case, Musk decreed an opening price of $135 per share and the banks went along.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

A decade ago, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman – or MBS as he is widely known – decreed a revisioning of his country that leapt from the realm of science fiction.

From BBC May 25, 2026

Interim president Delcy Rodriguez, a staunch defender of Maduro who took over after his ouster, decreed seven days of mourning for those killed in the January 3 attack.

From Barron's Jan. 16, 2026

In this place, the crones of the dosh khaleen had decreed, all Dothraki were one blood, one khalasai, one herd.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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