ordered

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Iranian authorities ordered at least three oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz to turn back, and two additional ships appeared to reverse course as well, maritime intelligence company Windward said Thursday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

Local authorities were also ordered to take stray dogs off the streets and many events were cancelled, including exams, graduation ceremonies, festivals, concerts, entertainment and celebrations for the summit week.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

In Los Angeles, a woman ordered postcards celebrating her Jewish heritage from a Staples franchise; when she arrived, an employee told her he couldn’t print the postcards owing to their “racist” content.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

Kenya has ordered a halt to preparations for a US-run Ebola quarantine facility, the health minister told a court Tuesday, after being held in contempt for ignoring a previous stop-work order.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

“But you will mind my instruction,” she ordered, smoothing her fingers over her tightly braided bun.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan