instructed

Example Sentences

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He left the gathering and went to sleep, where a mysterious figure appeared to him in a dream and instructed him to sing about Creation.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

Eurovision said it believed the posts weren't in "the spirit of the competition", and instructed that they be removed.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

But instead of moving quickly in a straight line, as instructed, the men moved slowly and zigzagged through the forest to avoid leaving a clear trail.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

He instructed many of his young students’ parents when they were little.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Duane did exactly what C.C. instructed and then tasted his salt-flavored icicle pop.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el