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Meanings of dictate to in English

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Usage of dictate to in English
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One-third Labour would not be allowed to dictate to two-thirds Fine Gael.
The Irish Times
2
He declared, No State can dictate to another what it should do.
Jamaica Observer
3
And Natasha began to dictate to him the wording of the letter.
The Lock and Key Library: The Most Interesting Stories of All Na...
4
He had no right and no wish to dictate to the Convention.
The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume ...
5
Rubio insisted the United States was not seeking to dictate to Venezuela.
Reuters
6
Everyone there wishes to dictate to others and to be over others.
Heaven and its Wonders and Hell
7
They proposed that I should dictate to my daughter what to write.
A Woman's Life-Work — Labors and Experiences of Laura S. Havilan...
8
Sometimes it is written phonetically, but most authors dictate to a phonograph.
With The Eyes Shut / 1898
9
One thing remember-thatMaria Theresa suffers no minister to dictate to her.
Joseph II. and His Court: An Historical Novel
10
God would have us ask him humbly, but not dictate to him.
True to his Colours / The Life that Wears Best
11
There's no use in asking such things, you cannot dictate to Love.
Woman Triumphant (La Maja Desnuda)
12
What is my wisdom, if even the fools can dictate to me?
Anthem
13
I don't want to dictate to any man in family affairs, Ryan.
The Trail of the White Mule
14
Keep to your kitchen and your pots, and don't dictate to me.
Maurice Guest
15
Why should one dictate to me what I shall read on Sunday?
Mr. World and Miss Church-Member: A Twentieth Century Allegory
16
Do you think I should let Kirk dictate to me like that?
The Coming of Bill
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Dictate to through the time
Dictate to across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Less common