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

Amid dissatisfaction with the prevailing world order, around 40 nations have expressed interest in joining the group, to make it a champion of the "Global South".

From Reuters • Aug. 21, 2023

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

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

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