ordered

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Egypt has ordered shops, restaurants and shopping malls to close from 9:00 pm on weekdays, hoping to curb energy bills that have more than doubled because of the war.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Any such operation, if ordered, would risk significant casualties, considering that Iran relies on drones, missiles and small speedboats to strike vessels that attempt to defy its blockade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The landowner was also ordered to replant and maintain 176 trees on the site for 10 years.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Netflix ordered “The Corrections” straight to series, meaning the drama will skip the pilot phase and likely take a fast track to release.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

She was rudely ordered about by Lady Constance and could be dismissed from her position with a word.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood