dictated

"The boss is dictating the schedule for next week, so everyone needs to follow it. "

"The speakeasy was a popular place for students to meet after school. "

"One way to encourage your employees to work harder is by giving them incentives."

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

"Her elegant write, characterized by flowing prose and precise vocabulary, earned her high praise in her English class. "

"The busy lawyer dictated a letter, and the stenographer quickly typed it all out using shorthand. "

"The teacher wrote new vocabulary words on the board. "

"The Communist Party has a policy of returning power to the workers."

"I was given a command to cease shooting."

"The government has complete control over the situation."

"There are twenty-six letters in the English alphabet."

"The order of the books on the shelf was alphabetical by author. "