instruct

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Another appears to instruct Claude Code in some cases to go “undercover” and not reveal that it is an AI when publishing code to platforms like GitHub.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The City Council voted 12-3 in December to instruct Feldstein Soto to “immediately” implement AB 630.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

The defence team said this made it impossible for him to follow a hearing fairly and to instruct his lawyers effectively.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

"I said, at times I feel like my role is to instruct and tell you what to do, but actually, it's a two-way conversation. I'm learning just as much as you are in this journey."

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

However, you probably understand more about dealing with your father and mother than I do, so I won’t attempt to instruct you but will leave everything to your good judgment.

From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White