instructed

Example Sentences

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He left the gathering and went to sleep, where a mysterious figure appeared to him in a dream and instructed him to sing about Creation.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

He instructed many of his young students’ parents when they were little.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 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

Attorney’s Office for the District of Puerto Rico instructed them to exclude the voting-related counts against the inmates and all charges against the prison staff, an investigation by ProPublica found.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

I have instructed the palace guard to put a quick end to any further attempts to exploit this charitable service.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood