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The phrase "dictating the terms" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to describe someone who is imposing their own demands or conditions in a particular situation. For example: "The CEO had a habit of dictating the terms of every meeting, expecting everyone to adhere to his demands."
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The murderers are dictating the terms.
Moscow is dictating the terms.
Iceland has lost billions, and others are now dictating the terms of its recovery.
"We know that the hard right wing of the Liberal party is dictating the terms of the marriage equality plebiscite.
Angela Merkel, having been defeated on bailouts, is by now focused on dictating the terms of those defeats.
And obviously, while the Serial team may not be dictating the terms of the screenplay, the projects are undeniably linked.
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Assange cannot dictate the terms of the Swedish investigation.
But he added, "Icon is going to dictate the terms".
I blame external forces that seem to dictate the terms.
They assumed we could dictate the terms; we can't.
"We didn't get to dictate the terms.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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