instruct

Example Sentences

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Some had to instruct lawyers and debt collectors and pursue taking a civil case against the operator, which runs a home which was at the centre of an undercover BBC investigation last year.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

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

Some European countries instruct energy companies to hold a certain amount of petroleum in reserve, and simply reduce that target in a “release.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 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

Sherrie and Janice instruct us again and again not to speak to the press as we move things inside.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee