instructed

Example Sentences

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Unlike a lawyer conducting direct examination of their own client, Savitt was allowed to lead, she instructed Musk.

From BBC • May 6, 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

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

He instructed his crew to tie him to the ship’s mast of his ship so that he could listen and yet not succumb.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

“Run and find Philomel’s mother,” Victor instructed the girl.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin