directive

Example Sentences

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But the directive reminds faculty that A-minuses should be considered “full mastery of the subject,” while A’s are reserved for “extraordinary distinction.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

After awakening, the biome’s newly cultivated gut flora will respond to your neurological directive, allowing you to ultimately control when — and where — your wind breaks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

They said the February directive, however, was unusual.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

Maxim, 49, said the health ministry directive was only a recommendation.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Like most advice on style that is couched as a commandment rather than an explanation, the flat directive to avoid negations is almost useless.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker