instruct

Example Sentences

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The letter also refers to primroses the late queen had picked, which she instructed be shared among staff at Royal Lodge.

From BBC

Australia instructed the dependents of diplomats in Israel and Lebanon to leave and offered voluntary evacuations for diplomats’ families in Jordan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some said they were instructed to make up the claims.

From Los Angeles Times

When they closed their eyes as instructed, the scratchy sounds of coloring were heard.

From Literature

After meeting Lisa at the Scottish Parliament, Justice Secretary Angela Constance said she would instruct government officials to explore what more could be done with councils, police and retailers.

From BBC