instruct

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A more recent approach has been to instruct students as well — so they could better protect themselves and their peers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

After meeting Lisa at the Scottish Parliament, Justice Secretary Angela Constance said she would instruct government officials to explore what more could be done with councils, police and retailers.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

States would have to recognize the new accreditor and instruct their medical licensing boards to recognize degrees from schools that use it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

The update will allow users to instruct Qwen to carry out tasks like ordering groceries and booking flights, without having to leave the app.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

“Did they instruct you, too, to beware of the rats?”

From "The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread" by Kate DiCamillo