instructed

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From there, a cook either proceeds with furious off-the-cuff improvisation or arranges their mise en place and serenely moves through each step as instructed or based on their knowledge.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026

I was more stressed than usual before my meditation session, because the researchers had instructed me to avoid coffee and hair gel—directions I found problematic for both my reporting focus and my curly hair.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

The coroner also instructed the jury that their answers to the questions they are asked to consider must be unanimous.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

The jury was instructed to return to court at 9 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

“His Majesty instructed me that no one should enter the throne room.”

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack