order around

Example Sentences

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But the ability to order around AI agents with plain language makes it possible for even the technically non-proficient to do mischief.

From Barron's • Nov. 11, 2025

The House and Senate gaveled to order around noon Monday for a 14-week session with a relatively modest agenda.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 2024

Picture: You’re supposed to rank these, and I’ve been shuffling the order around in my head for the last few days.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2023

As well as safeguarding the investigation and ensuring the suspects' presence at any future trial, the detention was justified by the need to manage social tensions and public order around this case, it said.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2023

In a house where there was little money and little food, your power was derived from who you could order around.

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride