instruct

Example Sentences

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That order instructed US health officials to compare the country to "peer developed countries" and make recommendations.

From BBC

The US announcement came after the International Fact-Checking Network said last month it was "deeply concerned" by reports the State Department had instructed staff to deny visas to people engaged in fact-checking and content moderation.

From Barron's

The president added that he had already instructed his new office chief to update and present key documents regarding "the strategic foundations" of Ukraine's defence.

From BBC

Here’s what his study did: About 400 people between the ages of 18 and 24 were instructed to use their phones normally for two weeks to get a baseline of screen time and other metrics.

From The Wall Street Journal

The email notice, which was reviewed by The Times, instructed residents to remove any burnt cars from their lots as quickly as possible, since contractors cannot dispose of vehicles without possessing the title.

From Los Angeles Times