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instruct

[in-struhkt] / ɪnˈstrʌkt /




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It added that government agencies in the threatened coastal areas should instruct populations at risk, and advised people located in those areas to "stay alert for information and follow instructions from national and local authorities".

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Wright used the doorbell camera's remote intercom function to instruct the group how to enter the house and they were able to pull her to safety.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

The San Francisco company, founded in 2022, enables engineers to instruct software in English to run coding tasks autonomously.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

While the Fed’s rules don’t flatly forbid closed-door meetings, they instruct officials to avoid sharing personal policy views with anyone who could profit financially unless those views are already public.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

The first thing he does is instruct Soldier Jackson, his second in command, to set up a two-person, round-the-clock guard on Peeta.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

Their lawsuit also claims that when an account is shut down for dangerous behavior, OpenAI instructs the individual on how to resume usage, including tips on how to circumvent the 30-day suspension period.

From Barron's Jul. 7, 2026

When Little John struggles to describe his dream girl, Robin instructs his protegee to sketch an image with words.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

The state even instructs county officials to accept sample ballots.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 8, 2026

Dr. Becky instructs listeners to take a symbolic action—no matter where you are, to take a step forward.

From Slate May 10, 2026

With its wings secure, Ma instructs Chou to place the bowl under the bird.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung

Pakistan instructed Ervin Graves to work on efforts "for the resumption of... appropriate high-level bilateral defence and security dialogue mechanisms".

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

Sam Burgin also passed the exam after being instructed to retake it, but shares other people’s frustration over the lack of clear information from the DMV.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

Bradley has just been taking part in an ambush exercise, where he and his team are instructed to rescue a hostage in a forest and usher her to safety while fending off armed enemies.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Since last year, firm leaders have instructed attorneys not to speak to reporters about Sullivan & Cromwell’s Trump work and to alert them to any media outreach, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

When the rest had been dismissed, the General distributed typewritten forms among us and instructed us to present them at the administration barracks at 9:00.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

Proceeds from the auction go to benefit the Edge Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching English and instructing professionals in Western business and educational methods.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

County’s attorneys have repeatedly blocked the commission’s efforts at oversight, instructing the Sheriff’s Department not to hand over confidential documents sought by the commission.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

It was the first resolution of its kind to clear Congress instructing a president to end a military action since the War Powers Resolution of 1973 was enacted.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

Lisa Savage, the Green-aligned independent candidate, earned 5 percent of the vote, and was instructing her supporters to rank Gideon second.

From Slate Jun. 16, 2026

Ted was good enough to hand me a fresh towel before opening the back door and instructing me to lie down.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx




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