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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

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

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