directives
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Tehran's military chief Ali Abdollahi met the country's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei and, according to Iranian state television, received "new directives and guidance for the continuation of operations to confront the enemy".
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
It said it would "continue to operate decisively against threats directed at Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers, in accordance with directives from the political echelon".
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
“They swept in a bunch of truly innocent probation officers who were following directives and doing their jobs.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
Also, create a will, powers of attorney and health directives.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026
Sverrisson arranged the funeral and carried it out with strict observance of Bobby’s last directives.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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