edict
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The Wall Street Journal later reported, citing people familiar with the matter, that the US giant was preparing to backtrack on its acquisition after the Chinese edict.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
This was meant to signal an edict from Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not been seen in public since being named leader last month.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
In Greek tragedy, the gods have the last word, but here the question becomes whether individuals’ rights should take precedence over a ruler’s edict.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
Customs and Border Protection, and elsewhere appeared on the streets of Portland, authorized by a presidential edict to protect federal buildings.
From Salon • Jul. 8, 2025
To this day the edict remains, but rarely needs to be invoked, because few are foolish enough to impersonate a scythe.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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