decreed
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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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