instructed

Example Sentences

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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

Iran in April instructed ships to use a new corridor along its coastline, making a hairpin turn on the northern side of the passage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The lawsuit said Cameron and Kilcher crossed paths at a Hollywood environmental charity event in 2010 and he instructed her to later pick up a “surprise gift” at his production offices.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

“Dress warmly,” Sydney instructed as she left the room.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti