instructed

Example Sentences

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From there, a cook either proceeds with furious off-the-cuff improvisation or arranges their mise en place and serenely moves through each step as instructed or based on their knowledge.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026

After a few minutes the teen stopped and the officer instructed him to get off the bike.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

US President Donald Trump said Washington was "ready, willing and able" to help, adding he had instructed government agencies to "move quickly".

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

I have instructed the DOJ to immediately start looking into this.”

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

Nathan started to hum the melody for the Change song and then sang a few words, but the ice did not respond at all when Nathan instructed the water to melt.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young