as in rule
arbitrary command
The populace began to protest against the dictation of the occupying government
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Recent Examples of dictation
The most powerful model also comes with what Apple says is a major boost in dictation accuracy, including better spelling and punctuation.
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Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
When writing from dictation, older adults with cognitive impairment had writing patterns that were noticeably slower, more fragmented and less coordinated.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
At the time, Apple said only a small portion of data was shared to help improve Siri and dictation.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
Executives relied on their secretaries not only for dictation and transcription, but also for their often unacknowledged aid in prompting, correcting, and filling in their bosses’ thoughts—the soft skills that a machine could not replace.
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IEEE Spectrum,
6 Jan. 2026
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Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
When writing from dictation, older adults with cognitive impairment had writing patterns that were noticeably slower, more fragmented and less coordinated.
—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
At the time, Apple said only a small portion of data was shared to help improve Siri and dictation.
—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
Executives relied on their secretaries not only for dictation and transcription, but also for their often unacknowledged aid in prompting, correcting, and filling in their bosses’ thoughts—the soft skills that a machine could not replace.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dictation
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In the southern Russian city of Krasnodar, which borders Crimea, another video shows a man filling up a container in the back of his car while two women berate him for breaking the rules.
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The Marlins tacked on two runs in the second on Lopez’s ground-rule double and Hicks’ sacrifice fly.
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In fact a 2025 published in Open Nursing linked these expectations to elevated stress, emotional suppression, delayed healthcare utilization, burnout, and adverse physical health outcomes.
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The post also states that fire suppression resources will be stationed on-site.
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Recent policies that State Shield has supported include a Tennessee bill requiring the state board of education to adopt age-appropriate instruction related to communism and a Louisiana resolution encouraging economic ties with Taiwan.
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Plants need a good root system to hold onto water, and post-establishment watering instructions are important to follow.
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Follow the specific directions from your doctor and the exact type of medicine, first and foremost.
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The 2026 Honor Marching Band and Color Guard, under the direction of Boise State professor Phil Hartman, filled the air with festive tunes in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
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Anderson Daniel Salcedo Lozano, 22, grew up amid the chaos of the Maduro years, which were marked by long lines for bread and medicine, rising infant mortality, spiraling inflation and the violent repression of protests.
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In Venezuela, where confidence in institutions had already eroded after years of economic collapse and political repression, the earthquake may be accelerating that process.
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But weak charging infrastructure, limited and unreliable electricity supply outside major cities, and high financing costs could constrain widespread adoption on the continent, even as investors race to build out infrastructure.
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Luxembourg had about 3,000 publicly accessible charging points in 2026, including about 500 fast-chargers.
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The secret agreement was routed through a White House office that typically handles repairs and furnishings and is exempt from competitive bidding requirements.
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The Justice Department and the states also outlined actions the companies will need to take, including adopting antitrust compliance programs and banning communicating with competitors on pricing and bidding strategies.
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The company could not secure an exception to the state’s prohibition of the storage of high-level radioactive waste from out of state.
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The prohibition against living people appearing on currency dates to 1866, when Congress took action after a Treasury official, Spencer Clark, printed his face on banknotes.
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“Dictation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dictation. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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