instructed

Example Sentences

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Delivery firms say they carry out age checks and drivers are instructed not to leave alcohol with people who appear to be drunk.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

As instructed, I put my hand on my heart.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Faculty were instructed to “exercise flexibility and good judgment” as the university worked through the disruption.

From Salon • May 9, 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

Ellsberg instructed Bagdikian to get confirmation from his bosses, and then to travel immediately to Boston and check into a particular motel under the name Mr. Medford.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin