directives

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“They swept in a bunch of truly innocent probation officers who were following directives and doing their jobs.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

In conference calls with federal prosecutors, some Blanche staff members refer to President Trump as “the client” whose directives must be followed, according to people familiar with the calls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

In fact, the order to take jackets off is one of a series of government directives since the strait closed.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Lastly, don’t neglect basic estate planning: create/update your will, add beneficiaries to your stock/bank accounts and establish powers of attorney and health-care directives should you become incapacitated.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

For two years, Hamilton had been issuing directives to Adams’s cabinet behind the scenes.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis