ordered

Example Sentences

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They were ordered to surrender their passes and were informed that if they tried to reenter the hall they would be arrested for trespassing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

In a statement of intent, the airline ordered 132 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and last June signed for 25 Airbus A350-1000s, with an option for 50 more.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

A safety system detected dangerous levels of engine thrust, assumed a malfunction, and ordered the fuel supply to be cut off, the theory goes.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

It concluded that the ad was misleading and ordered Beauty Pie not to make such a claim unless they could back it up with evidence.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“Take us to the British Museum,” she ordered the coachman.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood