order around

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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

As a result, 1,024 new superyachts were built or on order around the world in 2022, a 25% jump from 2021, and a then all-time high, according to Boat International's figures.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025

At Clemson University in South Carolina, school officials offered to buy 60 signed copies before a 2017 appearance; Sotomayor’s staff noted that most schools order around 400.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 11, 2023

It could order around 30,000 companies to save up to 30% of power usage in an extreme scenario.

From Reuters • Dec. 12, 2022

I realize that Jairo is the first person I've seen talk to Pattie who she hasn't tried to order around.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan