instructed

Example Sentences

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As instructed, I put my hand on my heart.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Attorney’s Office for the District of Puerto Rico instructed them to exclude the voting-related counts against the inmates and all charges against the prison staff, an investigation by ProPublica found.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Last month BBC News revealed how migrants whose visas are due to expire are being instructed how to obtain fake evidence, including supporting letters and photographs, to support asylum claims.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

At times during the trial, Judge Jeanmarie Carroll instructed jurors to disregard parts of Adams’ testimony that the judge said went beyond the scope of the questions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

The men were instructed not to reveal their real names to one another and to choose an alias.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple