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“To date, in every case, I have ignored these instructions or refuse them.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The next day he took a taxi to West Yorkshire and booked into the Briar Court Hotel in Huddersfield for three days on Agent 47's instructions, the trial heard.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The company’s therapy—which ferries genetic instructions into liver cells—aims to reset those markings to a younger state.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

He said many journalists "disapproved" of past coverage, but "could not ignore" instructions from higher-ups -- until they ceased in recent weeks.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Through the spirits, instructions were given to divide the party.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock