dictated

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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

For so long, gendered eating has dictated what women can and can’t consume.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

ING said upcoming U.S. inflation data could exceed expectations but the dollar’s performance will likely be dictated by moves in the equity market.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

They prefer to control their launch schedules, rather than having them dictated by a festival.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

I wanted to add that he was the one whose voice dictated my dreams.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie