1.   As a result, say many smaller vending-machine owners and distribution companies, a bottler can raise prices at will and otherwise dictate the terms of business.

2.   Dudayev and his men continue to dictate their terms to the various governments, Russian, Daghestanian and Turkish.

3.   For years Washington has allowed Riyadh to dictate the terms of the Saudi-American relationship.

4.   Hasim Rahman dictates the terms.

5.   Her pay has varied almost every week because she is paid by the garment, with her employers dictating the terms.

6.   In recent years, officials say, the Mexicans have dictated terms to their Colombian suppliers and taken over cocaine distribution in many areas of the United States.

7.   The modern movement had liberated design from the whims of rich clients and empowered architects to dictate terms.

8.   Their country is strong and can dictate the terms.

9.   Traditionally, the savory chef ruled the kitchen and dictated terms to the pastry chef, whose secondary status was literally built into restaurant kitchens.

10.   Two decades ago, American newspapers and magazines could dictate their terms, both financial and moral, to advertisers.