instruct

Example Sentences

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Some had to instruct lawyers and debt collectors and pursue taking a civil case against the operator, which runs a home which was at the centre of an undercover BBC investigation last year.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Some European countries instruct energy companies to hold a certain amount of petroleum in reserve, and simply reduce that target in a “release.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 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

It was not often that the septa was privileged to instruct a royal princess in the womanly arts, as she had said when the queen brought Myrcella to join them.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin