dictate
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Even as he returned to the leadership role of the town, Martinez de Vara and his allies, through the Texas Government Accountability Association, continued efforts to dictate how other cities make budget and policy decisions.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
California laws generally dictate tax rates, but the assessor handles appeals, implements tax breaks and also finds new properties to assess — not just houses but also business holdings, boats and aircraft.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Her vision, ability to build out from the back and to dictate the flow of the game makes her one of the world's best centre-backs.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
And my values, our values, democratic values, should dictate that our love for you and appreciation for your rights should be the same.
From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026
An additional factor that can dictate how compulsively we use our devices has to do with individual personality and predilection.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
Vocabulary lists containing dictate
The SAT: Language of the Test, List 3
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You Can Say That Again: Dic and Dict
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The New SAT: The Language of the Test
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