instruct

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Another appears to instruct Claude Code in some cases to go “undercover” and not reveal that it is an AI when publishing code to platforms like GitHub.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

After meeting Lisa at the Scottish Parliament, Justice Secretary Angela Constance said she would instruct government officials to explore what more could be done with councils, police and retailers.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

The update will allow users to instruct Qwen to carry out tasks like ordering groceries and booking flights, without having to leave the app.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 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

You should probably instruct members of your clan to behave in similarly considerate ways.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green