instructed
Example Sentences
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Gérald Darmanin, the justice minister, said Friday that he had instructed prosecutors to seek to hold parents financially responsible for damage caused by their children.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Fire officials then consulted a map and instructed the Office of Emergency Management to send an evacuation order for most areas west of Lake Avenue — the dividing line between west and east Altadena.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Participants were also instructed not to speak with researchers or use their phones while their blood pressure was being checked.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
It adds that the prime minister has instructed authorities to "ramp up security" on flights to Israel, regardless of whether they are operated by Israeli or non-Israeli airlines.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Quirin was the least cooperative, trying to use his cover story as he was instructed back in sabotage school.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
