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instruction

[in-struhk-shuhn] / ɪnˈstrʌk ʃən /




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Texas Instruments teamed up with math educators and textbook publishers to create an ecosystem for teacher training programs and instruction materials that would seamlessly standardize TI across American classrooms.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

The smoke hazard has triggered the evacuation of two Belgian villages, whose residents were still under instruction to stay away.

From Barron's Aug. 17, 2026

He has been receiving private instruction to understand his role of blocking specific defenders and adjusting when linebackers blitz.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

Now the curfew is gone, under the instruction of Root and McCullum's replacement as Test coach - his great mate Stephen Fleming.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

He began to campaign for such a return, and published the instruction manual for his compass in a limited edition book, dedicated to Prince Cosimo de’ Medici, in 1606.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin

Most of the Iranian artists left their instructions generously open-ended, inviting the interpretations and transmutations of their U.S. peers.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

DNA consists of long molecular chains that carry the genetic instructions needed for life.

From Science Daily Aug. 19, 2026

Messenger RNA technology uses synthetic molecular instructions encased in tiny fat bubbles that temporarily enter cells, causing them to produce targets that train the body’s immune system.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

During his early days as an assistant at Barcelona, he took mortal offense to being known as “The Translator”—though one of his primary duties did involve repeating his English manager’s instructions in Spanish.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

Buzz left Eric and Adam with the truck—and firm instructions not to move.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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