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“No one in command could claim under the circumstances not to have known what was happening, even if they did not give orders to those under their control to do it,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

He tried to give orders to media outlets.

From Slate ● Apr. 8, 2024

Lula has rejected that claim, saying his government does not give orders to the federal police.

From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2024

It can be tempting to cut through the Gordian knot of checks and balances and the rule of law by putting someone in charge to give orders and knock heads.

From Salon ● Feb. 18, 2023

Weylin didn’t talk to me normally except to give orders.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler




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