dictated

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They were both in their 30s and sporting logic dictated that the twilight of their careers was fast approaching.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Tsien said the "solid" form was partly dictated by the fact that museums often don't have many windows.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Stars dictated dressing‑room dynamics, influenced tactical decisions and sometimes overshadowed the collective with inane disputes over things like training schedules or even who should take penalties.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

First, parents have little to no control over when their kids gain access to the money, which happens when they reach ages dictated by state rules.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

He dictated to Alexander Hamilton a letter to be sent to Major General John Sullivan.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz