ordered to

Example Sentences

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Since the fire storm, the department has created a new policy to issue evacuation warnings to zones bordering areas ordered to evacuate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

In 2023, judges halted the trial, deeming the wheelchair-bound Kabuga "unfit to participate meaningfully" in proceedings, but he was ordered to remain detained awaiting provisional release.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

The county star’s headlining set was delayed by about an hour after fans at Stagecoach were ordered to evacuate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Near the end of the war, they were ordered to march through snow and mud across Germany.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The DHA head had probably been ordered to attend by some high-ranking city official, most likely Mayor Grabarek.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson