do as told
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The agent reads this, and programmed to do as told, executes the command if it has those privileges.
From Barron's ● Jan. 22, 2026
She stressed education and was unwavering in her values, snatching Brian by the ear if needed to get him to do as told.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 9, 2022
Rwandan and Ugandan rebel leaders sat down with Western diplomats even as their forces still fought for control, promising to do as told.
From New York Times ● Sep. 2, 2021
I would be more than happy to take on this responsibility for $50 an hour with the stipulation that he would be required to do as told, even perhaps including timeouts and loss of privileges.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 20, 2018
Obey, ō-bā′, v.t. to do as told by: to be ruled by: to yield to: to carry out or perform.—v.i. to submit to power, &c.:
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) by Various
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