instruct
Example Sentences
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Another appears to instruct Claude Code in some cases to go “undercover” and not reveal that it is an AI when publishing code to platforms like GitHub.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
States would have to recognize the new accreditor and instruct their medical licensing boards to recognize degrees from schools that use it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
The defence team said this made it impossible for him to follow a hearing fairly and to instruct his lawyers effectively.
From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026
It would also instruct the City Attorney’s Office to explore using criminal prosecution to address the uncleared properties.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026
I, as an attorney, could instruct him, but I was not technically permitted to address the court, and neither were any of the other defendants.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.