instruct

Example Sentences

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I was instructed to hold my breath while the machine gave me two tight squeezes on the left and two tight squeezes on the right, each squeeze lasting a few seconds.

From Los Angeles Times

Users were instructed to upload their document to the system.

From Los Angeles Times

But some experts are alarmed by the risks of this approach, warning that it gives AI tools information about weapons - even if they have been instructed not to use it.

From BBC

I drew the gate across and pushed all the buttons just as Miss Buckner instructed.

From Literature

“Now look in the corner,” he instructs me.

From Literature