instruct

Example Sentences

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The president said he was instructing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy mortgage bonds earlier this year.

From Barron's

He lets them know that he’s icing Gerri and, since he’s in a mood, axing Cyd too, instructing Tom to stay on Roman to make sure he doesn’t punk out.

From Salon

Pasha said he was instructed to film and send proof to the authorities that the school was obeying the new curriculum.

From BBC

Apple and Google have been instructed to block spoofing of the "gov.sg" domain and other official names on their messaging platforms.

From Barron's

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday that the Israeli military had been instructed to prepare to broaden its operations in Lebanon in response.

From BBC