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instruct

[in-struhkt] / ɪnˈstrʌkt /




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It is understood manager Thomas Tuchel is set to instruct his players to avoid jumping over the hoardings to ensure there is no repeat.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

The Supreme Court disagreed, writing Monday that “no clearly established federal law required the trial court to instruct the jury” about that case.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

They built an extremely popular AI coding assistant which allowed engineers to instruct the software in English that would subsequently run coding tasks autonomously.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

The administration didn’t instruct health officials to approve Replimune’s drug, and the White House has since handed the reins to the FDA, people familiar with the events said.

From The Wall Street Journal May 30, 2026

The first thing he does is instruct Soldier Jackson, his second in command, to set up a two-person, round-the-clock guard on Peeta.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

Google's statement said the company prevents "image creation on harmful topics" and its AI policy instructs users against "misinformation, misrepresentation or misleading activities."

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

Another charge instructs lawmakers to examine ways to educate Texans about their right to practice their religion “in all settings, including, but not limited to: education, workplace, government, and healthcare.”

From Salon Jul. 31, 2026

When Gustavo Dudamel instructs the Los Angeles Philharmonic to stand at a curtain call, the players stand.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2026

Dr. Becky instructs listeners to take a symbolic action—no matter where you are, to take a step forward.

From Slate May 10, 2026

She puts a small silver bell on the dresser and instructs me to shake it if I need anything.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline

However, the BBC has been told that Burnham has now instructed his justice secretary to find a way to exclude Cole and Bowers from the scheme designed to ease prison overcrowding.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

He specifically instructed NOAA, which is under his purview, to take offshore oil production, pipeline maintenance, spaceport infrastructure, desalination projects and undersea cables into consideration, citing national priorities and economic interests.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

Some participants were instructed to meet that target using whole fruits and vegetables alone.

From Science Daily Aug. 10, 2026

According to his lawyers, Tan "repeatedly instructed recruits and his team not to bring or disclose former employers' confidential information."

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

“Let go of the man’s sleeve, dear,” Penelope instructed.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

Rather than directly instructing participants to sit in a particular way, the team altered the environment so that posture changed without the participants knowing why.

From Science Daily Aug. 5, 2026

That changed last year, attorneys said in the motion, citing an email from ICE headquarters in late May 2025 instructing field offices to begin arresting “collaterals,” or nontargets, en masse.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

As the most recent due date approached this past January, Congress stepped in, instructing the agency to delay enforcement of the Food Traceability Rule until July 20, 2028.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2026

Proceeds from the auction go to benefit the Edge Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching English and instructing professionals in Western business and educational methods.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

He walked away and began instructing my traveling companions how to pick up a hand of bananas and carry it on their shoulders instead of their heads.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah




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